
ALT Illustration of pharmacy shelves with medicines on them. On each box of medicine there is a condition and age criteria for the Pharmacy First service: Sore throat (5 years and over), Earache (1-17 years), Sinusitis (12 years and over), Infected insect bites (1 year and over), Impetigo (1 year and over), Shingles (18 years and over), Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (Women 16-64 years). Additional text reads 'Pharmacy First. Treatment for common conditions without a GP appointment'.

ALT A person is standing outside a pharmacy looking uncomfortable. The sign above the pharmacy reads 'My sore throat is getting worse pharmacy' A lower third box features in the bottom on the image. Text in the box reads: 'Think pharmacy first. Subject to age eligibility, including 12 years and over for sinusitis prescription medicine. Service available at majority of pharmacies.'

ALT A group of four people indoors, holding their hands up towards the camera to show clean, washed hands. The image includes bold green and white text saying: “Stop infections spreading.” Below, a blue box lists advice: Wash hands regularly Catch coughs and sneezes in a tissue Open a window when meeting inside Another section in green and blue reads: “If you feel unwell” followed by: Stay at home if you can Wear a mask if you need to go out The UK Health Security Agency logo appears at the top left.























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