Pharmacy First
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What it really means
An NHS scheme in England where pharmacists can assess and treat several common conditions (like sore throat or earache in some age groups) and supply some prescription medicines without a GP visit. Details are on the NHS website.
Chinese explanation
英格兰的NHS项目：药剂师可直接评估并治疗几种常见病（如喉咙痛、部分年龄段的耳痛），并可提供某些处方药，无需先看GP。详情见NHS官网。
Example conversation
A: The surgery said to try Pharmacy First for my sore throat.
B: Yes, the pharmacist can check it and give you treatment if you need it.
A：诊所让我的喉咙痛先走Pharmacy First。
B：对，药剂师可以检查，需要的话直接给你药。
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