About This Service
Infected Insect Bite Treatment
Most insect bites are harmless and settle within a few days, but sometimes a bite becomes infected — getting more red, swollen, hot or painful, sometimes with pus or spreading redness. Through the NHS Pharmacy First service, a pharmacist at Healthcheck Pharmacy in Bradford can assess an infected insect bite in anyone aged 1 and over and supply treatment where clinically appropriate — free, with no GP appointment.
Key Benefits
✓Free NHS service for eligible patients aged 1 and over
✓No GP appointment or referral needed
✓Same-day, private pharmacist assessment
✓Treatment supplied where clinically appropriate
✓Advice on caring for the bite and preventing future ones
✓Available face to face, by phone or video
What to Expect
1The pharmacist examines or asks about the bite and your symptoms.
2They decide whether it is infected or a normal reaction.
3They advise on care and supply treatment if appropriate.
4You receive clear guidance on what to watch for.
Who is This Service Suitable For?
●Anyone aged 1 and over with a suspected infected insect bite
●People with increasing redness, swelling, heat or pain around a bite
●Those whose bite is getting worse after a few days
●Anyone wanting fast assessment without a GP wait
●Not for severe allergic reactions, which need urgent care
●Serious or spreading infection may be referred to a GP