The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 277 No 7407 p3
1 July 2006

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Scottish contract and minor ailment service start on 1 July

This weekend sees the start of Scotland’s new community pharmacy contract. From 1 July, pharmacists can offer consultations through the minor ailment service.

A leaflet that advertises the minor ailment service is available on the new contract website. In addition, the Scottish Executive published further advice — also available on the website — about operating the MAS.

Preparation has included registering over 250,000 patients for the service: the first time the public has had to register with a pharmacy to receive a national NHS service.