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Acute otitis externa: Pharmacy First treatment summary

Ear pain, itching or discharge in adults: a summary of the Pharmacy First pathway for acute otitis externa in people aged 18 and over, from assessment to self-care

29 Oct 2026

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Migraine: Pharmacy First treatment summary

Is it migraine? A summary of the Pharmacy First pathway for adults aged 18 and over, from the ID Migraine screen to treatment options, referral criteria and self-care advice.

29 Oct 2026

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Acne: Pharmacy First treatment summary

Mild to moderate acne in people aged 12 and over: from over-the-counter products to prescribed topical treatment, a summary of the Pharmacy First pathway with referral criteria and self-care advice.

29 Oct 2026

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Scabies: Pharmacy First treatment summary

Scabies in adults and children aged 1 year and over: a summary of the Pharmacy First pathway, from assessment and referral criteria to permethrin treatment and contact management.

29 Oct 2026

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Allergic rhinitis: Pharmacy First treatment summary

Hay fever in children aged 3 to 11: a summary of the Pharmacy First seasonal allergic rhinitis pathway, from red flags and prescribing criteria to nasal sprays, self-care and review

29 Oct 2026

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Soft tissue infections: Pharmacy First treatment summary

Cellulitis, boils and acute paronychia in people aged 12 and over: a summary of the Pharmacy First pathway, from red flags and referral to antibiotic treatment and self-care

29 Oct 2026

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We need to create a workforce fit for the future

As Pharmacy First grows, building a workforce fit for the future must become the priority, says Emma Seton

22 Oct 2026

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Pharmacy First: ambition thwarted by unrealistic fees

The expansion of Pharmacy First has limited scope and does not make financial sense for contractors either. By Alexander Humphries*

05 Oct 2026

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Sore throat - Pharmacy First toolkit

Assessment and management of sore throat as part of Pharmacy First

30 Sep 2026

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Sinusitis - Pharmacy First toolkit

Assessment and management of acute sinusitis in people aged over 12 years as part of Pharmacy First.

30 Sep 2026

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Shingles - Pharmacy First toolkit

Diagnosis, management, and referral of shingles as part of Pharmacy First

30 Sep 2026

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Insect bites - Pharmacy First toolkit

Diagnosis and management of insect bites as part of Pharmacy First

30 Sep 2026

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Urinary tract infection - Pharmacy First toolkit

Diagnosis and management of uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women as part of Pharmacy First

30 Sep 2026

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Impetigo - Pharmacy First toolkit

Diagnosis and management of impetigo as part of Pharmacy First

30 Sep 2026

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Editor's comment: Pragmatism, prescribing, and progress

CPE’s pragmatic approach to the CPCF settlement may be the better path to achieving the profession's ultimate aim

29 May 2026

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Acute sinusitis: treatment and management

Learn how to identify sinusitis and understand the role of sea water spray in managing associated congestion

23 Jul 2025

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