Two extra services to treat common conditions without a prescription from the pharmacy will be available from most community pharmacies across Wales.

The Welsh Government is investing an extra £6m in community pharmacies to make the sore throat test and treat and the urinary tract infection (UTI) services available in 99% of pharmacies ahead of the winter.

The roll-out of the services will help to give people access to free NHS care without a GP appointment and ensure the NHS maximises the skills and expertise of pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.

The award-winning sore throat test and treat service and the new UTI service, which was introduced last summer, will be available nationally, from June 4 and October 1 respectively.