As qualified healthcare professionals, and experts in medicines, community Pharmacists they can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains.
As part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care, since January 2023, patients have also been able to get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy. This is helping to free up hundreds of GP appointments every month across Sussex for patients with more complex needs.