Visit your local Allied Pharmacy to take advantage of our health services.
What is the Common Ailments Scheme?
Available in Wales only, the Common Ailments Scheme provides patients with advice and treatment for up to 27 ailments. However, to access this scheme patients must be registered.
One of the purposes of this scheme is to make it easier for patients to receive help from pharmacists. But if a pharmacist determines you need extended support with your common ailments, they can recommend you visit alternative healthcare providers like a GP.
What are the services available?
At Allied Pharmacies, our pharmacists can help you with the following:
How do I register for this scheme?
It is required for you to register with a pharmacy to use the Common Ailments Scheme in Wales. However, you can register anywhere, anytime.
The registration process is simple. Our pharmacists will ask you for a few personal details like your name, date of birth and postcode. Then the scheme will be explained to you in full and if you decide to proceed with the registering process, you can begin to access advice and treatment.
How does the scheme work?
When you arrive at our pharmacy for support with your common ailments, our pharmacists may or may not ask for your identification. This is used to check if you are registered with a GP Practice in Wales.
Once the necessary checks have been made, a pharmacist will direct you into the private consultation room, found within the pharmacy. When a discussion has taken place between you and the pharmacist and advice has been given depending on your situation, our pharmacist may recommend medicine for treatment.
Who is the Common Ailments Scheme for?
The Common Ailments Scheme is available for adults and children living in Wales. You can visit your local Allied Pharmacy offering this scheme without the need to visit a GP first. However, you must be registered with a GP Practice to access advice and treatment.
Where can I access this scheme?
You can find an Allied Pharmacy that provides this scheme by entering your postcode above. This will give you a list of nearby pharmacies with their addresses and opening hours.
You can also look for an Allied Pharmacy here where you will find contact details such as a phone number, email address and directions. This will enable you to contact your local pharmacy for queries or information regarding our Common Ailments Scheme and more.
