Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 18273

Headaches: Pharmacy

Tabled: 13 July 2026

Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

Mark Sewards

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to include migraine and other headache conditions within the Pharmacy First initiative.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

As part of Pharmacy First minor illness consultations, pharmacists can already provide advice and recommend over-the-counter treatments for headaches and migraines. Pharmacists can also supply emergency medicines to patients already prescribed regular mig...

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