Infected Insect Bites: How to Get Treated Without Seeing a GP

Struggling with an insect bite that could be infected? Here's What to Do

Most insect bites are harmless and clear up within a few days, but sometimes they can become infected or cause a serious allergic response. If left untreated, an infected bite can get worse and, in rare cases, lead to a serious skin infection. The majority of insect bites occur in the summer months, but working for 8+ years in a retail setting, people come in to see us all year round! Sometimes, bites from some insects can also cause illnesses, such as Lyme disease from ticks, scabies from mites, and malaria from mosquitoes in certain parts of the world.

That's where we come in, advising you on the best treatment action without you leaving work or home! Our registered pharmacy partners are free to video call you to assess your symptoms and see if you need antibiotics, steroid creams or even recommending you the best medication you can buy over-the-counter.  This can all be done, from WhatsApp to prescription in under 15 minutes! We also arrange next-day delivery on any prescriptions the clinician makes out for you, leaving you to focus on keeping well! 

Symptoms of an infected insect bite may include:

✅ Increased redness that spreads beyond the bite area
✅ Swelling that gets worse instead of improving
✅ Pain or tenderness around the bite
✅ Warmth in the affected area
✅ Pus or fluid drainage from the bite
✅ Itching that becomes severe or painful

How Quick Pharmacist Can Help You:

With the convenience of the Pharmacy First scheme, there’s no need to wait for a GP appointment. In just 15 minutes, our trusted partner pharmacists can:

1️⃣ Evaluate your symptoms and recommend the most effective treatment options, including steroid creams and antibiotics.
2️⃣ Offer expert guidance on managing infected insect bites effectively.
3️⃣ Arrange next-day medication delivery to ensure you start your treatment without delay.

Unfortunately, getting a GP appointment on the same day for many of us just isn't easy! Text us today and our pharmacists can run through the criteria for treatments within minutes, getting a prescription sorted for you while you're on the go! Feel free to add us in your phone book and message us on WhatsApp with any health-related concerns you may have. We will try to help as best as we can - it's time to bring healthcare to you!