This builds on the previous Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) by enabling community pharmacies to manage patients for seven common conditions, following specific clinical pathways.

Pharmacy First (clinical pathways) – The seven conditions are:

Clinical pathway                                       Age range

Ear infections                                         1 to 17 years

Impetigo                                                 1 year and over

Infected insect bites                                1 year and over

Shingles                                                 18 years and over

Sinusitis                                                  12 years and over

Sore throat                                                5 years and over

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections    Women 16-64 years