Pharmacy First

Welcome to our Pharmacy First online Training Course. Pharmacy First, launched on 31st January 2024, introduces a new NHS service focused on managing minor ailments early to prevent the need for specialist care. Notably, it replaces CPCS and local minor ailments services. By adhering to a national protocol, which was developed with experts from NICE, UKHSA, GPs, and pharmacists, the service ensures both safe and consistent care across England.

Our Pharmacy First online Training Course equips you with essential skills to deliver NHS care confidently and effectively. You’ll learn to identify and manage minor ailments early, which, in turn, helps reduce the need for specialist intervention. Additionally, the course covers the latest PGDs and national protocols. Created with input from NICE, UKHSA, and other healthcare professionals, it fully prepares you to deliver safe, standardised care across diverse settings.

What You Will Learn

• Understand the NHS Pharmacy First Scheme: In this Pharmacy First online training course you will gain a clear understanding of the scheme’s purpose, scope, and national protocols. With this knowledge, you can confidently manage minor ailments in line with NHS standards.
• Master Patient Assessment and Early Intervention: You will also learn to identify, assess, and manage minor health conditions effectively. By applying clinical guidelines and PGDs, you can provide timely and effective care, which ultimately helps reduce the need for further intervention.
• Apply National Protocols and Collaboration Standards: You will then be able to build skills to follow national protocols while collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Consequently, this approach ensures consistent, high-quality patient care.

Pharmacy First Online Training Course Contents

• Pharmacy First Overview
• Managing Common Conditions:
  • Sinusitis
  • Sore Throats
  • Infected Insect Bites
  • Impetigo
  • Shingles
  • Uncomplicated UTIs
  • Ear Infections
• Condition-Specific Treatment and Practical Application
• Comprehensive Practice Integration
• Final Assessment

Why Take This Online Training Course?

Enhance your pharmacy practice with the Pharmacy First Online Training Course. By taking this course, you’ll gain the skills needed to deliver this essential NHS service confidently. You’ll also learn to manage common conditions early—such as sinusitis and UTIs—providing safe, effective care that lowers the need for specialist treatment. With expert-led content on the latest PGDs and protocols, you’ll be fully prepared to make a meaningful impact. Enrol today and lead in modern pharmacy practice!