Pharmacy First prescribing pathway · from autumn 2026

Otitis externa (outer ear infection)

Itchy, painful, sometimes discharging outer ear canal — often after swimming or cotton-bud use.

Clinically reviewed by Muhammad Adnan, GPhC-registered pharmacist · Last reviewed June 2026

Not live yet. NHS England has announced this prescriber-led pathway for autumn 2026; the detailed eligibility criteria are still to be published. This page explains what has been announced. To be told when it opens, call 0161 948 5066.

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