About This Service
Earache (Ear Infection) Treatment for Children
Earache caused by a middle-ear infection (acute otitis media) is common in children and often improves on its own within a few days. Through the NHS Pharmacy First service, a pharmacist at Jardines Pharmacy - Shenley in Milton Keynes can assess children aged 1 to 17 and supply treatment where clinically appropriate — free, with no GP appointment needed. Many ear infections do not require antibiotics, so your pharmacist will advise on pain relief and self-care, and supply medicine only when it is needed.
Key Benefits
✓Free NHS service for children aged 1 to 17
✓No GP appointment or referral needed
✓Same-day, private assessment by a pharmacist
✓Pain-relief and self-care advice for comfort
✓Treatment supplied where clinically appropriate
✓Available face to face, by phone or video
What to Expect
1The pharmacist asks about your child's symptoms and how long they have lasted.
2They check for signs that need a GP or urgent care.
3They advise on pain relief and whether medicine is appropriate.
4You receive a clear plan and know what to do if it does not settle.
Who is This Service Suitable For?
●Children aged 1 to 17 with earache from a middle-ear infection
●Families wanting same-day advice without a GP wait
●Parents unsure whether their child needs antibiotics
●Those wanting pain-relief guidance
●Not for under-1s or adults via this pathway
●Serious warning signs will be referred