Pharmacy First: Sinusitis

Kieran Reynolds talks to Professor Alastair Hay and Simran Sirpal about some of the clinical issues surrounding the sinusitis service under Pharmacy First. Discussion includes why intranasal steroids are first line in suspected bacterial sinusitis, treating patients who are breastfeeding, as well as how to administer nasal sprays. (16m 58s) Professor Alistair Hay – GP & Professor of Primary Care, Bristol Medical School Simran Sirpal – Community Pharmacist, Sirchem Pharmacy Group Kieran Reynolds – Specialist Pharmacist (Medicines Governance), SPS Useful links: NHS England Pharmacy First resources https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/ How to use a nasal spray - The British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) https://www.rbht.nhs.uk/sites/nhs/files/How%20to%20use%20a%20nasal%20spray.pdf NICE sinusitis (acute) antimicrobial prescribing guidance https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng79