A minor ailment service will be available at your local Bay of Plenty community pharmacy during the winter of 2023. 

Te Whatu Ora are implementing this initiative to reduce the burden on GPs and Emergency Departments.

To be eligible for a FREE pharmacist consultation, advice, treatment or referral; patients must meet either of these criteria:   

 * Children under 14 years of age     

* Māori or Pacific people     

* Hold a valid community services card.   

* A whanau member of an eligible patient with the same condition

Conditions to be treated include:

* Acute Diarrhoea or dehydration

* Minor skin infections

* Scabies

* Headlice

* Eye inflammation/infections

* Pain and fever

* Eczema/Dermatitis

A pharmacist at your local community pharmacy will be able to provide you with advice about your health condition, appropriate treatment options and advice on whether you should see your GP or healthcare provider.  Appointments are not required.

Article added: Thursday 29 June 2023