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Be prepared for allergy



              season with Numark







              Allergy season is on its way, and with it comes an increase in customers looking
              for relief from hay fever, allergic rhinitis, and sinus-related symptoms. But this
              isn’t just about recommending the right OTC treatments, this is an opportunity to
              position your pharmacy as the go-to healthcare destination for allergy support.

              With Pharmacy First now in full swing, there’s an even greater role for community
              pharmacy in managing allergy-related conditions. Did you know that sinusitis
              cases tend to rise during allergy season? With Pharmacy First, you can support
              eligible patients with treatments for sinusitis, reinforcing your pharmacy’s vital
              role in frontline care.

              Make your services work for you                       Private Patient Group Directions (PGDs)

              Providing expert allergy care goes beyond             Expanding into new private services is a key
              selling antihistamines. It’s about marketing          move you may want to make to support the
              your pharmacy’s full range of services—               financial viability of your pharmacy long
              from Pharmacy First consultations to                  term.
              tailored allergy relief solutions. At Numark,
              we’re here to help you make the most of               We have partnered up with PharmaDoctor
              these opportunities.                                  to offer over 60 oral and vaccination
                                                                    patient group directions (PGDs), providing
              Monetising your allergy services                      simple and cost-effective solutions to
                                                                    enable your pharmacy to provide both
              Taking full advantage of Pharmacy First               private travel and non-travel services
              can be a revenue booster for your business.           for the supply of specific prescription-
              With thresholds in place, every consultation          only medicines, without the need for
              counts towards your funding potential. By             your customers to visit their GP for a
              effectively delivering services like sinusitis        prescription.
              consultations, you can generate income
              while strengthening patient relationships.            Numark members benefit from a 10%
                                                                    discount on the standard cost of PGDs
              Additionally, linking allergy services with           - to activate this discount, register with
              Patient Group Directions (PGDs) enables               PharmaDoctor as a Numark member.
              you to offer private consultations for
              treatments not covered by NHS services,               Benefits of Private PGDs:
              further increasing revenue streams.
                                                                    •  Maximise income opportunities

                                                                    •  Attract new customers
                                                                    •  Stand out from local competition






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