NHS Pharmacy First Scotland PLUS Service
What is an Independent Prescriber?
A pharmacist that has undergone additional training in clinical assessment and prescribing. Within their clinical competence, they can assess your health, diagnose and make decisions about managing your condition, including prescribing medication.
What is an Independent Prescriber?
A pharmacist that has undergone additional training in clinical assessment and prescribing. Within their clinical competence, they can assess your health, diagnose and make decisions about managing your condition, including prescribing medication.
The NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Plus service represents a significant advancement in the role of community pharmacies. By building upon the existing NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service (previously the minor ailments service), this service expands the scope of minor ailments and common conditions that our pharmacists can effectively assess and treat.
Within Davidsons, we take pride in having a team of 24 Independent Prescribing Pharmacists who have undergone extensive additional training and obtained the necessary qualifications to provide extended prescribing abilities. This additional expertise enables them to provide comprehensive care and support in managing specific common conditions.
Our Independent Prescribing Pharmacists have the skills and knowledge to consult, diagnose, and when necessary, prescribe from a wider
range of medicines for specific common conditions.
Prescribing pharmacists enhance access to services, alleviate burdens on other NHS providers, and promote the appropriate use of NHS resources.
When seeking advice for a minor ailment or common condition, in cases where symptoms require attention beyond the standard Pharmacy First Service, rather than referring you to another healthcare setting, our team may recommend a consultation with one of our prescribing pharmacists.
EAR PAIN | OTIS EXTERNA/MEDIA | CELLULITIS | SORE THROAT | TONSILLITIS | SHINGLES | INFECTED ECZEMA | INSECT BITES | URINARY TRACT INFECTION | IMPETIGO
Where to find our Pharmacist Prescribers
- Aboyne - Philippa Davis
- Auchterarder (54-56 High St) - Craig Salisbury
- Auchterarder (141 High St) - Sandra McPherson
- Ballater - Stacey McAuley
- Banchory - Rachael Gervaise
- Blairgowrie - Graeme Carcary
- Brechin - Emma McElhinney
- Bridge of Earn - Andrew Watson
- Broughty Ferry (McPhersons) – Grainne Macgregor
- Clackmannan - Fiona Powell
- Crosshouse - Nicola Pirie
- Dundee (Clepington Rd) - Gillian Murray
- Dundee (St Mary's) - Heather Wright
- Dunkeld - Gillian Grant
- Forfar - Lauren Clarke
- Friockheim - Michael Anderson
- Killin - Laura Bathgate
- Kirriemuir - Mike McMillan
- Ladybank - David Robb
- Letham - Rachel Christie
- Muirhead - Alex Stewart
- Pitlochry (112 Atholl Rd) - Haley McLenaghan
- Portsoy - Debbie Smith
- Scone - Zena Katwan
- Stanley - Helen Chalmers
The NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Plus service represents a significant advancement in the role of community pharmacies. By building upon the existing NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service (previously the minor ailments service), this service expands the scope of minor ailments and common conditions that our pharmacists can effectively assess and treat.
Within Davidsons, we take pride in having a team of 24 Independent Prescribing Pharmacists who have undergone extensive additional training and obtained the necessary qualifications to provide extended prescribing abilities. This additional expertise enables them to provide comprehensive care and support in managing specific common conditions.
Our Independent Prescribing Pharmacists have the skills and knowledge to consult, diagnose, and when necessary, prescribe from a wider
range of medicines for specific common conditions.
Prescribing pharmacists enhance access to services, alleviate burdens on other NHS providers, and promote the appropriate use of NHS resources.
When seeking advice for a minor ailment or common condition, in cases where symptoms require attention beyond the standard Pharmacy First Service, rather than referring you to another healthcare setting, our team may recommend a consultation with one of our prescribing pharmacists.
EAR PAIN | OTIS EXTERNA/MEDIA | CELLULITIS | SORE THROAT | TONSILLITIS | SHINGLES | INFECTED ECZEMA | INSECT BITES | URINARY TRACT INFECTION | IMPETIGO
Where to find our Pharmacist Prescribers
- Aberdeen - Philippa Davis
- Auchterarder (54-56 High St) - Craig Salisbury
- Auchterarder (141 High St) - Sandra McPherson
- Ballater - Stacey McAuley
- Banchory - Rachael Gervaise
- Blairgowrie - Graeme Carcary
- Brechin - Emma McElhinney
- Bridge of Earn - Andrew Watson
- Broughty Ferry (McPhersons) – Grainne Macgregor
- Clackmannan - Fiona Powell
- Crosshouse - Nicola Pirie
- Dundee (Clepington Rd) - Gillian Murray
- Dundee (St Mary's) - Heather Wright
- Dunkeld - Gillian Grant
- Forfar - Lauren Clarke
- Friockheim - Michael Anderson
- Killin - Laura Bathgate
- Kirriemuir - Mike McMillan
- Ladybank - David Robb
- Muirhead - Alex Stewart
- Pitlochry (112 Atholl Rd) - Haley McLenaghan
- Portsoy - Debbie Smith
- Scone - Zena Katwan
- Stanley - Helen Chalmers
Please note that the range of conditions each prescriber can address may vary, as does the availability of our prescribing pharmacists. We encourage you to consult with our teams, who can advise on the availability of our prescribers on specific days.
