NHS Pharmacy First Scotland
The Pharmacy First Scotland service was launched to provide accessible care to patients through the management and treatment under the PGD for a number of conditions:
| Acne | Allergies | Athlete's Foot |
| Backache | Blocked or Runny Nose | Cold Sores |
| Constipation | Cough | Cystitis (In Women) |
| Diarrhoea | Earache | Eczema |
| Haemorrhoids (Piles) | Hayfever | Impetigo |
| Indigestion | Mouth Ulcers | Pain |
| Period Pain | Shingles | Skin Conditions (Cellulitis, Insect Bites) |
| Sore Throat | Threadworm | Thrush |
| Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) | Verrucas | Warts |
Benefits
With increased pressure on General Practitioners and patients unable to access same-day appointments, pharmacies now have a service to support the rise in demand. This helps to ease pressure on the NHS as well as the pressures on GPs.
Funding
All contractors will receive a base payment of £1,000 alongside an activity payment where the activity level is above 100 interventions per month. This must be recorded on the PMR system as either: advice, treatment or referral. For more information, please visit https://www.cps.scot/nhs-pharmacy-first-averages
Eligibility
This service is available for all patients registered to a GP in Scotland and patients that reside in Scotland.