Originally Posted by
singingcactus
Whilst pharmacists cannot actually prescribe meds, they are a fantastic and totally underused source of information. They are trained and qualified and there to be used when we, as parents or ill people ourselves, are in doubt of the best option. When something is uncomfortable but not worth the hassle of going to a doctors surgery go talk to your local pharmacist, they will give good advice and procedures and over the counter (which is entirely different to prescribed and off the shelf meds) medications and treatments. They are professionals who give good professional advice. So if something is recommended by a pharmacist it can be considered good medical advice, this is why the original writer will have included pharmacists in the list.
Personally I have only been to the docs twice in my adult life (for tonsillitis) and I am 40, any other time I feel a little rough I go to see my pharmacist. Same with my children. They are so much more approachable, kinder, friendlier, with no receptionist to make it passed.
Our doctors will send you to the pharmacist when they are busy. They have also set up a scheme where the pharmacist can prescribe medicines for everyday ailments for under 16's. So for conjuntivities, ear ache, sore throat etc they will prescribe the medicine and give it to you on prescription. If they feel its more serious they will then refer you back to the doctors
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