Pharmacy First Impetigo (1 year and above)
A convenient same-day check for a common, contagious skin infection, with clear next steps for you or your child.
- Quick assessment of symptoms and recent skin changes
- Advice to reduce spread at home, nursery, or school
- Clear guidance on what to do next and when to re-check
- Support choosing suitable treatments where appropriate
Available from our pharmacy in Ruislip
We provide this service from our pharmacy at 81 Howletts Lane. Speak to the team if you would like to check whether it is suitable for you, or to ask about appointment availability.
What this service involves
You will be asked about the rash, how it started, who it affects, and any relevant medical history or medicines. A simple visual look at the affected area may be needed to help decide the most suitable advice. You will leave with clear self-care guidance and, where appropriate, treatment options and follow-up advice.
Symptom and history review
We will ask about onset, itch or soreness, recent illness, and close contacts to help guide safe advice.
Reducing spread advice
Simple steps for hand hygiene, towels, bedding, and contact with others to lower the chance of passing it on.
What we provide
These are the key things you can expect to receive during and after your visit.
Clear self-care plan
How to cleanse, protect the skin, and avoid scratching, with tips that are realistic for home routines.
Hygiene and household guidance
Advice on towels, bedding, washing, and contact with others to help stop it spreading.
Treatment guidance where appropriate
Support choosing suitable options and how to use them correctly, including what to avoid on broken skin.
What to watch for
Straightforward guidance on changes that mean it is time to seek further assessment.
A deposit is required to confirm this appointment.
Who this service is for
Suitable for people aged 1+ who want quick advice and a clear plan for suspected impetigo symptoms.
Parents of young children (1+)
Helpful if nursery or school needs the rash checked and you want practical advice to limit spread.
People with close-contact households
Useful if others at home have similar symptoms or you are worried about passing it on.
Anyone needing quick guidance
Ideal if symptoms are mild but bothersome and you want reassurance and a clear plan.
Conditions covered and who is eligible
Our pharmacists can assess and, where appropriate, treat seven common conditions without a GP appointment.
- Earache, ages 1 to 17
- Impetigo, ages 1 and over
- Infected insect bites, ages 1 and over
- Shingles, ages 18 and over
- Sinusitis, ages 12 and over
- Sore throat, ages 5 and over
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women aged 16 to 64
How it works
- No appointment needed, walk in during opening hours
- The consultation is free on the NHS
- Treatment is supplied where the pharmacist decides it is appropriate
- Usual NHS prescription charges apply unless you are exempt
- We refer you to your GP or another service if that is the safer option
Frequently asked questions
Speak to our team if your question is not covered.
Yes, it is for adults and for children aged 1 year and above. You can attend as a parent or carer to discuss your child’s symptoms.
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