Why wait to consult with a doctor for a Minor Illness when you can self-care or see a local pharmacist?

Many of our local pharmacists participate in the minor ailment scheme where they can provide advice and free prescriptions for the following conditions:

• Cough/Dry Cough
• Sore Throat
• Nasal Congestion
• Hay Fever
• Head Lice
• Diarrhoea
• Haemorrhoids
• Constipation
• Threadworm
• Insect Bites and Stings
• Thrush
• Athlete’s foot
• Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis
• Mouth ulcers
• Nappy Rash
• Indigestion
• Heart Burn
• Headache
• Earache
• Temperature
• Tummy Upset

How long will my illness last?

The average length of time for a minor illness to settle is:

• Acute ear infection (otitis media) – 4 days
• Acute sore throat / pharyngitis / tonsillitis – 1 week
• Common cold – 1½ weeks
• Acute Rhinosinusitis / Sinusitis – 2½ weeks
• Acute cough / bronchitis – 3 weeks