Kieran Reynolds talks to Dr Alicia Demirjian and James Milner about some of the clinical issues you may encounter when providing the new Pharmacy First service to children. Discussion includes practical hints and tips for examining children, how to manage parents’ expectations as well as reassure them about their child’s treatment. (13m 41s)

Dr Alicia Demirjian – Paediatric infectious diseases consultant, Evelina Children’s Hospital

James Milner – ICD Community Pharmacy Clinical Lead, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

Kieran Reynolds – Specialist Pharmacist (Medicines Governance), SPS

Useful links:

NHS England Pharmacy First resources

https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/

Healthier Together guidance (otitis media (earache)) for pharmacists

https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk/professionals/pharmacists/safety-netting-documents-parents/earacheotitis-media-advice-sheet

Medicines for Children – how to give different types of medicines

https://www.medicinesforchildren.org.uk/advice-guides/giving-medicines/