This guide is based on, but not limited to, how long you should self care at home before contacting a clinican at your local GP Practice. You can self care but attending our local pharmacies which are detailed below.

NHS Pharmacy First Scotland will allow community pharmacies to give people expert help for treating conditions such as sore throats, earache and cold sores, along with common clinical conditions such as urinary tract infections (UTIs). Pharmacy teams offers advice, treatment or referral to other healthcare teams if required.

This service will help people access the right care in the right place, without having to go to their GP practice or local Accident and Emergency Department for non-urgent treatment.

We have several Pharmacies within close distance to the practice who can offer you a wide range of knowledge and advice to help manage your symptoms.

They offer a Pharmacy First services which can treat several conditions. The local pharmacies are:

• Rowlands Pharmacy in Penicuik Precinct

• Rowlands Pharmacy at Edinburgh Road (opposite Tesco)

• Penicuik Pharmacy in Penicuik Precinct (daily appointments available to book online)

• Roslin Pharmacy in Roslin (near gowkley moss roundabout)

• West Linton Pharmacy

Below is a list of the services they can offer: