Community Pharmacists launch Pharmacy First to support HSC system

Posted 10.12.2021

Community pharmacies across N.Ireland will provide a Pharmacy First service again this winter, encouraging patients to contact their local chemist for help with everyday health conditions, including common winter ailments.

The Pharmacy First service enables patients to have a consultation virtually or in a private area with their local community pharmacist.

If you need accessible transport to get to your local Pharmacy for a private consultation our Disability Action Transport Scheme (DATS) team may be able to help. Call the DATS team on 028 9029 7870 Monday-Friday 9am and 4pm or read more about our service here.

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