Chiswick Pharmacy First: Impetigo Treatment
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Impetigo is a common skin infection that causes red sores and can spread quickly, especially in children. Our Chiswick pharmacists provide appropriate treatment to clear up the infection safely through the free NHS Pharmacy First service.
Based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4 — GPhC-registered pharmacists.
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What Is Impetigo?
Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that causes sores or blisters, often around the nose and mouth, which burst and form a golden-brown crust. It spreads easily through close contact and shared items like towels, and is particularly common in young children.
Am I Eligible for NHS Pharmacy First Treatment?
This pathway is available to patients aged 1 and over with localised, non-bullous impetigo. Our pharmacist will check your skin and confirm you’re suitable before treating you under the service.
What Happens at My Consultation?
Our pharmacist will examine the affected skin, ask how long you’ve had it and whether it’s spreading, and check there are no signs that need referring on for further assessment.
What Treatment Might Be Offered?
Localised impetigo is often treated with an antiseptic cream, or — where appropriate — a topical or oral antibiotic issued directly by our pharmacist under Pharmacy First.
How Do I Stop It Spreading?
Avoid sharing towels, flannels or bedding, wash affected areas gently and pat dry with a clean towel, and keep children off school or nursery until sores have crusted over or 48 hours after starting antibiotics, whichever is sooner.
Impetigo Treatment for Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond & Brentford Patients
As well as patients from Chiswick itself, we regularly see patients from Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond and Brentford for impetigo treatment. We're based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4, just off the A4/Chiswick High Road, making us an easy stop whichever of these areas you're visiting from.
Your pharmacist
Rajendra Patel, Superintendent Pharmacist
Your impetigo treatment will be carried out by Rajendra Patel or another GPhC-registered pharmacist at Alisha Pharmacy. Alisha Pharmacy is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council under premises number 1041405.
What our patients say
Trusted by the Chiswick community
“I’ve been using Alisha pharmacy for 20 years now. I have other pharmacies nearer to my home, but I always use Alisha because Raj and all the rest of the team there are so friendly, professional, knowledgeable, informative and helpful. They obviously really care about what they do. A local gem.”
— P Hall, Google Review
“Raj the pharmacist runs a service of excellence and care to his local community. He and his team go above and beyond and know their community. The standard has always been exemplary. Would be such a tragedy to lose all of this to something impersonal and generic.”
— Harika Basharan, Google Review
What Happens at Your Appointment?
- A short assessment of your symptoms, health history and what you need.
- Your impetigo treatment carried out by a GPhC-registered pharmacist.
- Clear advice and any next steps you need to know.
- Aftercare advice and answers to any questions you have.
How to Prepare
- Let us know about any allergies, medicines or ongoing medical conditions.
- Bring any relevant paperwork or previous correspondence, if you have it.
- Ask us anything beforehand — our team is happy to talk it through confidentially.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is impetigo contagious?
Yes, impetigo spreads easily through direct contact and shared items. Good hygiene and avoiding close contact until treated helps prevent it spreading.
What age is this service for?
The Pharmacy First impetigo pathway is available for patients aged 1 and over with localised, non-bullous impetigo.
When can my child return to school?
Usually once the sores have crusted over, or 48 hours after starting antibiotic treatment — whichever happens first.
Do you offer impetigo treatment near Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond or Brentford?
Yes — we're easy to reach from Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond and Brentford as well as Chiswick itself. We're based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4, just off the A4/Chiswick High Road.
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