Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat

• Pharmacists in England will expand their scope to treat migraines and acne alongside existing common conditions, bringing the total treatable conditions to 12
• This initiative aims to reduce GP workload and improve patient access by allowing direct pharmacy treatment without mandatory GP consultation first
• The scheme encompasses community pharmacy management of minor acute and chronic conditions, potentially improving efficiency in primary care

Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.

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