NHS Pharmacy First

Age 1 to 17 · Free NHS service in Bootle

Earache treatment for children in Bootle

Be assessed by a pharmacist, with no GP appointment needed.

Smartts Chemist offers the NHS Pharmacy First service for acute ear infections (otitis media) in children and young people in Bootle. A pharmacist can assess your child and, where treatment is right, supply it without a GP appointment.

Book an appointment Call 0151 922 4984

Book your Earache appointment

Free NHS Pharmacy First service at Smartts Chemist. Choose a time that suits you.

Free NHS servicePharmacy First, no charge to be seen

No GP appointmentBe assessed by a pharmacist directly

Local Bootle teamReal people, not a call centre

Private consultationSeen discreetly in the pharmacy

Acute otitis media (earache) symptoms

Common signs include:

• Ear pain
• Tugging or rubbing at the ear in younger children
• A high temperature
• Irritability, restlessness or trouble sleeping
• Reduced hearing or fluid coming from the ear

Is this service right for you?

Who this NHS service is for

• Children and young people aged 1 to 17
• Symptoms of an acute ear infection
• A parent or carer can attend with the child

When to get different help

• Babies under 1 should see a GP
• Adults aged 18 and over are not covered by this pathway
• A very unwell child, a stiff neck or a rash that does not fade need urgent help, call 999 or NHS 111

How it works at Smartts Chemist

1

Book or call in

Book a Pharmacy First appointment online, or call us. You can often be seen the same day.

2

Speak to the pharmacist

You are seen in private. The pharmacist asks about your symptoms and checks whether this service is right for you.

3

Get the right outcome

If treatment is appropriate, the pharmacist supplies it. If not, they advise the best next step. This is an NHS assessment, so treatment is only given when clinically appropriate.

Questions people usually ask

Do I need to see my GP first?

No. You can come straight to the pharmacy. For an ear infection, a pharmacist can assess you and, where appropriate, supply treatment without a GP appointment.

Is it free?

The Pharmacy First consultation is a free NHS service. If you are supplied a medicine, the usual NHS prescription charge applies unless you are exempt.

Will I definitely be given medicine?

Not necessarily. The pharmacist assesses your symptoms and only supplies treatment if it is clinically appropriate. If it is not, they will explain the best next step.

Do I need an appointment?

You can book online for a set time, or call in. Booking ahead means you are seen quickly and in private.

See all conditions covered by Pharmacy First at Smartts Chemist

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Contact Smartts Chemist

Smartts Chemist

42 Fernhill Road, Bootle, L20 9HH

Phone: 0151 922 4984

Website: www.smarttschemist.co.uk

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