NHS England is expanding its Pharmacy First scheme.

Under the updated program, pharmacists are now able to manage migraines, acne, and ear infections.

Patients can visit a pharmacy instead of a GP for these conditions.

This change adds new prescribing pathways.

Migraine treatment is now available through pharmacists.

The expansion covers common conditions that used to need a doctor's appointment.

Pharmacy First now includes extra treatment options across England.

Patients can get care without an appointment with a GP.

The new pathways allow pharmacists to provide treatment directly.

This cuts reliance on GPs.

More people can now receive care for these conditions.

The scheme hands pharmacists additional powers.

Pharmacists will look after the treatment for migraines, acne, and ear infections.

This is part of the broader drive to shift care into pharmacies.