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From today, more than 10,000 pharmacies in England are assessing and treating patients for conditions including sinusitis, a sore throat, earache and shingles.
Thousands of pharmacists across England will be able to assess and treat patients for several conditions from Wednesday.
Treatment for ailments including sore throats, earaches and shingles to be offered without a GP appointment
Launching across England today, the Pharmacy First service allows pharmacists to offer expert advice and provide medicines for seven common conditions.
Pharmacy First was launched today and allows patients to see pharmacists in the first instance for seven ailments, which could put added pressure on already-stretched chemists