In April 2020, the Minor Ailment Service which has been delivered by community pharmacies since 2006 will be replaced with the new Pharmacy First Service.
The Scottish Governmentās Programme is committed to increase access to community pharmacy services by developing and implementing a redesigned minor ailment and common conditions service available to all.Ā
Increasing access to community pharmacy as theĀ first port of callĀ for managingĀ minor illnesses and supporting self-management of stable long term conditions in and out of hours and to improve pharmaceutical care and contribute to the multi-disciplinary team.
It is intended that the redesigned service will replace the current Minor Ailment Service and current Pharmacy First services and will commence in all community pharmacies from April 2020.Ā