Pharmacy First Infected Insect Bite Assessment – Adults and Children (1 year and over)

Has an insect bite become red, swollen or painful? Our NHS Pharmacy First Infected Insect Bite Service provides assessment and treatment for eligible patients aged 1 year and over, without needing a GP appointment.

Most insect bites improve on their own within a few days. However, some bites can become infected with bacteria, causing increasing redness, swelling and pain that may require assessment and treatment.

Common symptoms of an infected insect bite include:

Increasing redness around the bite
Swelling
Pain or tenderness
Warmth around the bite
Pus or discharge
A small abscess
Skin becoming hard or swollen
Redness that continues to spread
Feeling generally unwell
Fever (high temperature) in some cases

Common insect bites include those from mosquitoes, midges, fleas, bedbugs, horseflies and other biting insects.

Who can use this service?

Patients aged 1 year and over
Face-to-face consultation preferred
Available through the NHS Pharmacy First Service

Our experienced pharmacists can assess your symptoms, advise on the most appropriate treatment, supply NHS medicines where appropriate, or refer you to your GP or hospital if further assessment is needed.

Book Your Pharmacy First Consultation Today

· If you have symptoms of one of the eligible conditions, our experienced pharmacists are here to help.

· Book online, visit Jaysons Pharmacy in Long Eaton, or speak to a member of our team today.

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Jaysons Pharmacy - Long Eaton

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Jaysons Pharmacy - Long Eaton