Pharmacy First Service: Sinusitis 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.

Sinusitis Treatment

Sinusitis is a common condition which usually clears on its own.

Medicines can help if symptoms are severe or are taking a long time to go away.

Sinusitis is inflammation and swelling of the sinus lining which can cause:

pain, swelling and tenderness around your cheeks, eyes or forehead
a blocked nose
a reduced sense of smell
green or yellow mucus from your nose
a sinus headache
a high temperature
toothache
bad breath

Sinusitis treatment at Palmers Pharmacy
From 31st January, pharmacists are able to provide patients (12 years and over) with sinusitis treatment on the NHS.

The new NHS Pharmacy First service allows pharmacists to provide treatment for seven common health conditions, without the need for a GP appointment. The Pharmacy First service will be available here at our pharmacy.

Sinusitis can vary and the best course of treatment will depend on the individual person and symptoms. Symptoms of mild sinusitis can often be treated at home by:

getting plenty of rest
drinking plenty of fluids
taking painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen (do not give aspirin to children under 16)
avoiding allergic triggers and not smoking
cleaning your nose with a salt water solution to ease congestion

If you are experiencing symptoms of sinusitis, you can call or visit our pharmacy for advice. No appointment necessary.

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.