Pharmacy First Service - Infected insect bite treatment

Faster, more convenient NHS care without the need to visit your GP.

Pharmacy First

Pharmacy First is a revolutionary healthcare service designed to provide immediate access to essential clinical treatments without the need for a GP appointment.

At Palmers Pharmacy we understand the value of your time and well-being, and that’s why we are excited to offer this convenient alternative.

We can provide prescription-only medicine free of charge under the NHS across various age ranges for the following conditions:

Clinical pathway	Age range
Acute otitis media*	1 to 17 years
Impetigo	1 year and over
Infected insect bites	1 year and over
Shingles	18 years and over
Sinusitis	12 years and over
Sore throat	5 years and over
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections	Women 16-64 years

Patients will be able to access the 7 clinical pathways element via referrals from referring organisations including general practice, urgent and emergency care settings, and NHS 111 (online and via telephone). In addition, for the 7 common conditions clinical pathway consultations only, patients can access the service by attending or contacting the pharmacy directly without the need for referral.

Infected insect bite treatment

Insect bites or stings are not usually serious and get better in a few days. But sometimes they can become infected or cause a serious allergic reaction.

If you believe your insect bite is infected, speak to our pharmacist today.

What are the symptoms of an infected insect bite?

Increased redness
Swelling
Heat
Pain
Pus or discharge
Itching
Increased tenderness
Fever or malaise

Infected insect bite treatment
With the new NHS Pharmacy First service, our pharmacist is able to provide a larger range of treatment options for infected insect bites (for patients 1 years and over).

Your Palmers Pharmacist can provide you with expert advice and treatment without the need for an appointment or a visit to your GP.

Easing symptoms of an insect bite
Do

put an ice pack wrapped in a cloth or a clean cloth soaked in cold water on the bite or sting for at least 20 minutes, if it’s swollen
keep the area raised if you can
take painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen if the sting is painful
use antihistamines to relieve any itching (but do not use antihistamine cream if you had caterpillar hairs on your skin)
use a hydrocortisone cream to reduce itching and swelling

Don’t

do not scratch the bite or sting, as it could get infected
do not use home remedies such as bicarbonate of soda to treat the bite or sting.

Visit Palmers Pharmacy for Pharmacy First

Say goodbye to appointment wait times and embrace the convenience of Pharmacy First at Palmers Pharmacy. Your health deserves priority – visit us today for swift, professional care.