Pharmacy First PLUS Service
Delivered by our Independent Prescribing Pharmacists, this service supports patients with acute common conditions that go beyond the standard Pharmacy First Scotland Service.
This enhanced care helps avoid the need for referrals to other healthcare providers.
Not all pharmacies offer this service, as it requires pharmacists to have additional qualifications as Independent Prescribers.
Please note that the range of conditions each prescriber can address may vary, as does the availability of our prescribing pharmacists. We encourage you to consult with our teams, who can advise on the availability of our prescribers on specific days.
More About this Service
The NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Plus service represents a significant advancement in the role of community pharmacies. By building upon the existing NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service (previously the minor ailments service), this service expands the scope of minor ailments and common conditions that our pharmacists can effectively assess and treat.
Within Davidsons, we take pride in having a team of 38 Independent Prescribing Pharmacists who have undergone extensive additional training and obtained the necessary qualifications to provide extended prescribing abilities. This additional expertise enables them to provide comprehensive care and support in managing specific common conditions.
Our Independent Prescribing Pharmacists have the skills and knowledge to consult, diagnose, and when necessary, prescribe from a wider range of medicines for specific common conditions.
Prescribing pharmacists enhance access to services, alleviate burdens on other NHS providers, and promote the appropriate use of NHS resources.
When seeking advice for a minor ailment or common condition, in cases where symptoms require attention beyond the standard Pharmacy First Service, rather than referring you to another healthcare setting, our team may recommend a consultation with one of our prescribing pharmacists.