COMMON AILMENTS SERVICE

This is a free NHS Wales service that adults and children living in Wales can access for advice and/or treatment on the following 26 conditions:

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                             Acne                            Athlete's Foot                    Backache (acute)                   Chickenpox                    Cold Sores*

                             Colic*                          Conjunctivitis (bacterial)    Constipation                          Dermatitis (acute)          Diarrhoea*

                             Dry Eye                        Haemorrhoids/Piles          Hayfever                                 Head Lice                       Indigestion/Reflux

                             Ingrown Toenail*        Intertrigo/Ringworm         Mouth Ulcers                         Nappy Rash                    Oral Thrush

                             Scabies                       Sore Throat/Tonsillitis       Teething                                 Threadworms                  Vaginal Thrush

                             Verrucas

                             *advice only conditions - no treatment available on NHS - these are conditions when there is not sufficient evidence

                               to support the use of medicines to treat on the NHS

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          To access this service, you will need to register with the pharmacy.

          The service involves a private and confidential consultation with the pharmacist and advice on managing any treatment that is recommended.

          Please note that the pharmacist may have to refer you to the GP in certain circumstances.

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