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Common Illness & Ailments

If you have one of the following problems and think you need to see a doctor, your local community pharmacy may be able to help under the Common Ailments Service.   

  • Acne   

  • Allergic rhinitis  

  • Athlete’s foot  

  • Back pain (lower, acute)  

  • Chickenpox (in children under 14 years of age)  

  • Cold sore advice   

  • Colic (infantile)  

  • Conjunctivitis (bacterial)  

  • Constipation  

  • Diarrhoea advice   

  • Dry eyes  

  • Dry skin (including dermatitis and atopic eczema)  

  • Indigestion  

  • Haemorrhoids  

  • Head lice  

  • Ingrown toenail advice   

  • Mouth ulcers   

  • Nappy rash  

  • Oral thrush  

  • Ringworm  

  • Scabies  

  • Sore throat  

  • Teething  

  • Threadworms  

  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)  

  • Vaginal thrush  

  • Warts and verrucae  

 

Ask your local pharmacist about the Common Ailments Service.  

Please note, that this service is subject to pharmacist availability and you may be asked to wait a short while or book an appointment timeslot. Please check the NHS 111 Wales website or contact your local community pharmacy to see if this service is available.    

Pharmacists can also give you advice on prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.  

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