Warts and Verrucas: Visit Your Local Pharmacy First
Most warts and verrucas can be safely treated without the need for a GP appointment.
Warts and verrucas are very common skin conditions caused by a virus. While they can sometimes be uncomfortable, they are usually harmless and often disappear on their own over time.
For most people, the best first step is to visit a local pharmacy. Pharmacists can provide expert advice and recommend appropriate over-the-counter treatments to help manage and treat warts and verrucas.
How Your Pharmacy Can Help
Your local pharmacist can:
- Recommend suitable treatments
- Provide self-care advice
- Explain how to use treatments safely and effectively
- Advise when further medical assessment may be needed
Many wart and verruca treatments are available without a prescription, making pharmacies a quick and convenient option.
When Should I Seek Further Advice?
Although most warts and verrucas can be treated at home, you should seek medical advice if:
- The wart or verruca is painful or bleeding
- You are unsure whether it is a wart or verruca
- It is spreading rapidly
- You have a weakened immune system
- You have diabetes and a verruca on your foot
Help Us Keep GP Appointments Available
By choosing self-care and using your local pharmacy for common conditions such as warts and verrucas, you can help ensure GP appointments remain available for patients with more complex or urgent health needs.
Think Pharmacy First for warts and verrucas.
For more information, speak to your local pharmacist or visit the NHS website.
Infographic – Wart or Verruca? You don’t usually need to see a GP
