Pharmacy First - Infected Insect Bite
Treatment for an infected insect bite, including creams or antibiotics if the pharmacist decides they are appropriate.
- Appointment length: About 10 minutes
- Cost: Free
- Before: a short assessment of your health, medicines and symptoms or travel plans
The process
What this service involves
Pharmacy First - Infected Insect Bite at Safys Chemist is a Pharmacy First service run from our consultation room on Melton Road in Leicester. Every appointment starts with a conversation rather than a form. Our pharmacist checks your medical history, current medicines, allergies and what you are planning to do, then confirms whether this is the right option for you before anything is given.
This appointment
Free
About 10 minutes / Dermatology
- Appointment length: About 10 minutes
- Cost: Free
- Before: a short assessment of your health, medicines and symptoms or travel plans
- During: the pharmacist assesses your symptoms and supplies treatment or a referral in our private consultation room
- After: a short wait in the pharmacy, a written record and aftercare advice you can take home
Appointment length
About 10 minutes
Cost
Free
Before
a short assessment of your health, medicines and symptoms or travel plans
During
the pharmacist assesses your symptoms and supplies treatment or a referral in our private consultation room
After
a short wait in the pharmacy, a written record and aftercare advice you can take home
Included
What we provide
We keep the infected bite treatment straightforward. You can book a time or walk in, and the pharmacist will assess your symptoms, confirm the right treatment, and supply any medicine you need on the same visit.
Seen quickly
Appointments are usually available within a few days, including Saturdays.
Pharmacist led
Assessed and administered by our pharmacist under Seifudin Mohamedali.
Records you keep
A written record every time, plus certification where the destination requires it.
Suitability
Who this service is for
Patients come to us from across Leicestershire because appointments are quick to get and the same team looks after you each time. If we find that a different treatment or a GP referral is more appropriate, we will tell you plainly and help you arrange it. Ask at the counter or call 0116 2667324 if you would like to talk it through before booking.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Pharmacy First is for adults and children who meet the clinical criteria. The pharmacist checks your symptoms, medical history and current medicines on the day, then decides whether treatment is right for you or if you need to see a GP.
Booking is recommended so you are seen promptly, but you can also walk in. We keep slots open each day for Pharmacy First assessments. If you are unsure, call us and we can tell you whether to come straight in or book ahead.
No. Pharmacy First is an NHS service, so there is no charge for the consultation or any supplied treatment if you are eligible.
If your symptoms need a GP, nurse, hospital review or a medicine we cannot supply, we explain why and help you get the right care. We will never send you away without clear next steps.
Yes, we send a summary to your GP so your medical record stays up to date. We only share information needed for your care.
Related
Other services you can book
Limited appointment slots each week
Book Pharmacy First - Infected Insect Bite at Safys Chemist
Travel clinics, vaccinations and pharmacist consultations at Melton Road. Appointments are usually available within a few days.
Next available slots
Monday to Saturday, morning and afternoon