Cornwell's Chemist: Your First Stop for Minor Ailments in Staffordshire

In today's busy world, getting a GP appointment for a common, non-serious ailment can be frustrating. For residents across Staffordshire, your local Cornwell's Chemist is now a crucial first port of call for healthcare, offering professional assessment and treatment for many everyday conditions without the need to wait for a doctor.

This service, often called the Minor Ailments Scheme or Pharmacy First, expands the pharmacist's role, meaning faster relief and easier access to care for you and your family.

Your Pharmacist is a Clinical Expert

Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals, experts in medicines and minor illnesses. We can safely assess your symptoms, provide advice, and, where appropriate, supply prescription-only medication to treat a range of conditions directly from the pharmacy, without needing a written prescription from your GP.

Common Minor Ailments We Can Treat

The specific conditions covered may vary slightly, but generally, your Cornwell's Chemist pharmacist can offer treatment for:

• Sore Throats: Assessment and advice for pain relief and when to seek further help.
• Earaches: Often assessed in children and young adults to provide pain relief and monitor for infection.
• Coughs and Colds: Guidance on symptom management and appropriate over-the-counter remedies.
• Sinusitis: Guidance on symptom management, with the potential for antibiotic supply by pharmacists in serious cases.
• Simple Skin Conditions: Including mild acne, rashes, dermatitis, or fungal infections like athlete's foot.
• Impetigo: Antibiotic treatment can be provided by our pharmacists.
• Cold Sores and Mouth Ulcers: Effective treatment options and advice on speeding up healing.
• Minor Cuts, Scrapes, and Bites: Advice on cleaning, dressing, and managing minor infections.
• Eye Infections: Treatment for conditions like bacterial conjunctivitis.
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): In many areas, pharmacists can now prescribe antibiotics for uncomplicated UTIs in women aged 16–64.
• Shingles: Prescription-only treatment can be provided by our pharmacists without the need for you to see your GP beforehand.

Why Choose Cornwell's Chemist First?

• Speed and Convenience: You can often walk straight into any Cornwell's Chemists branch in Staffordshire and see the pharmacist immediately, saving valuable time.
• Expert Guidance: You receive qualified, face-to-face advice on your condition and its treatment, ensuring you get the right medication for your needs.
• Local Access: With 10 branches across Staffordshire, expert care is always close by.
• Cost-Effective: If you usually receive free NHS prescriptions, any medication supplied under the Pharmacy First scheme may also be free.

Remember: Bring any relevant health information or medications you are currently taking when you visit. If your pharmacist determines your condition is more serious or requires further investigation, they will always refer you promptly to your GP or another appropriate service.