Pharmacy Appointment Scheduling: Systems That Actually Work
Transform your pharmacy appointment scheduling from chaos to clarity. Learn best practices for booking systems that reduce no-shows…
Dermatology Clinical Software
Dermatology Clinical Software for UK Pharmacies & Clinics
Deliver safe, compliant private dermatology consultations with photo-based assessments, structured clinical workflows, and full audit trails.
GPhC-aligned dermatology workflows for pharmacies and clinics.
GPhC & GMC Compliant
Zero Platform Fees
RxSure is a B2B software platform only. RxSure does not sell, dispense, supply or deliver medicines, and does not provide treatments.
Platform Benefits
Why Do Practitioners Choose RxSure for Dermatology?
Purpose-built tools for delivering safe, structured skin consultations
Pharmacist independent prescribers and clinicians choose RxSure for dermatology because it provides a structured clinical workflow specifically designed for skin consultations with photo-based assessment capabilities. Unlike generic practice management software, RxSure includes secure patient image upload during booking, allowing clinicians to review high-resolution photographs alongside completed medical history questionnaires before the appointment begins. The platform supports POM clinical services for topical retinoids, oral antibiotics, antifungals, corticosteroids, and other dermatological treatments with real-time BNF interaction safety checks. Follow-up scheduling with timestamped image comparison enables visual treatment monitoring across appointments. Every consultation, clinical decision, and clinical photograph is logged with full audit trails meeting GPhC and CQC inspection requirements. With NHS dermatology waiting lists exceeding 18 months in many regions, patient demand for private skin consultations continues to grow, making dermatology a high-value service line for community pharmacies and private clinics.
Photo-Based Consultations
Patients upload skin images securely before the appointment. Review high-resolution photos alongside clinical history for informed assessment and triage.
Structured Clinical Assessments
Guided clinical workflows ensure consistent, thorough consultations. Pre-screening questionnaires capture medical history, allergies, and current medications before you consult.
POM Clinical Services
Manage topical and oral treatments digitally. Generate compliant private clinical records for retinoids, antibiotics, antifungals, corticosteroids, and more.
Follow-Up Tracking & Monitoring
Schedule follow-up reviews to monitor treatment response. Track symptom progression across visits with timestamped records and comparison images.
Patient Records with Image History
Complete patient records with securely stored consultation images. Visual treatment timelines help you and the patient track progress over weeks and months.
Clinical Governance & Audit Trail
Every consultation, clinical decision, and patient interaction is logged with timestamps. GPhC and CQC inspection-preparation documentation generated automatically.
Scope of Practice
What Dermatology Conditions Can Independent Prescribers Treat?
Pharmacist independent prescribers can privately treat a range of common skin conditions including acne vulgaris using topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, and oral antibiotics, rosacea with topical metronidazole or ivermectin, eczema and dermatitis with emollients and topical corticosteroids, mild-to-moderate psoriasis with vitamin D analogues, fungal infections requiring topical or oral antifungals, and bacterial skin infections such as impetigo. It is important to note that certain specialist-only treatments require dermatologist supervision due to significant side-effect profiles including teratogenicity, and are not suitable for independent prescriber initiation. With NHS dermatology referral-to-treatment waiting times exceeding 18 weeks in most regions — and often stretching beyond 18 months — patient demand for private skin consultations continues to grow. RxSure provides comprehensive guided clinical pathways for each of these conditions, helping practitioners deliver safe, structured dermatology services confidently within their scope of competence.
Common dermatological conditions suitable for independent prescriber management
Acne Vulgaris
Topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, topical and oral antibiotics. RxSure provides guided clinical workflows for mild-to-moderate acne management.
Note: Certain specialist-only treatments require dermatologist supervision and are not suitable for independent prescriber initiation.
Rosacea
Topical metronidazole, ivermectin cream, azelaic acid, and oral doxycycline for moderate cases. Structured treatment pathways with follow-up scheduling.
Eczema & Dermatitis
Emollients, topical corticosteroids (mild to potent), and calcineurin inhibitors such as tacrolimus and pimecrolimus. Step-up and step-down treatment guidance built in.
Psoriasis (Mild–Moderate)
Topical treatments including vitamin D analogues, coal tar preparations, and topical corticosteroids. Suitable for plaque psoriasis managed in primary care settings.
Fungal Infections
Topical antifungals for localised infections and oral antifungals (terbinafine, fluconazole, itraconazole) for extensive or nail infections. Clinical pathway guidance included.
Impetigo & Bacterial Skin Infections
Topical fusidic acid, mupirocin, and oral antibiotics for spreading infections. Guided assessment workflows help determine when referral is appropriate.
Consultation Workflow
How Do Photo-Based Dermatology Consultations Work?
Online dermatology photo consultations follow a structured digital workflow that begins when the patient books through your RxSure portal and uploads high-quality images of the affected skin area alongside a completed medical history questionnaire covering symptoms, duration, previous treatments, and current medications. The clinician reviews these images and clinical information within a secure platform, using decision support tools to identify red flags requiring onward referral to a specialist dermatologist. For conditions within scope, the practitioner makes an assessment and generates a compliant private clinical record directly through the system. All images are stored securely within the patient record using encryption, enabling visual comparison at follow-up appointments to monitor treatment response over weeks and months. This asynchronous element reduces the need for real-time video consultations while maintaining thorough clinical assessment. RxSure supports this complete photo consultation workflow with built-in clinical governance and full audit trails for every interaction.
A structured digital workflow from patient submission to treatment and follow-up
1
Patient Uploads Photos & History
Patient books online, uploads clear images of the affected area, and completes a dermatology-specific pre-screening questionnaire covering symptoms, duration, previous treatments, and medical history.
2
Clinician Reviews Images
You review high-resolution images alongside the completed questionnaire. Clinical decision support tools help identify red flags that require onward referral to a specialist dermatologist.
3
Clinical Decision or Refer
For suitable conditions, manage from guided treatment pathways. Generate a compliant private clinical record digitally. If the condition requires specialist input, document your clinical reasoning and refer appropriately.
4
Follow-Up & Monitoring
Schedule follow-up reviews at appropriate intervals. Patients upload new images to track treatment response. Compare before-and-after photos within the patient record to assess progress and adjust treatment.
Revenue Opportunity
What Is the Revenue Potential for Private Dermatology Services?
Growing demand and strong margins make skin services a high-value addition to your practice
Private dermatology services represent one of the highest-revenue service lines available to UK pharmacies and clinics, driven by NHS waiting list pressures and growing patient demand for accessible skin consultations. Initial dermatology consultations typically command fees of £35 to £60 per appointment, including photo review, clinical evaluation, and clinical document generation. Follow-up reviews for treatment monitoring generate additional recurring revenue at £20 to £35 per appointment, with conditions like acne and eczema requiring multiple follow-up visits over weeks or months. NHS dermatology referral-to-treatment waiting times exceed 18 months in many regions according to NHS England data, creating sustained patient willingness to pay privately for timely skin assessments. A pharmacy conducting just 10 private dermatology consultations per week at an average fee of £45 could generate over £23,000 annually in additional revenue from a single service line. RxSure supports the complete clinical services workflow at a flat £199 per month with zero platform commission.
£35–£60
Initial Consultation
Typical fee for a private dermatology assessment including photo review, clinical evaluation, and clinical record.
£20–£35
Follow-Up Review
Treatment monitoring appointments with photo comparison. Shorter consultations with recurring revenue per patient.
18+ Months
NHS Waiting Times
NHS dermatology referral-to-treatment times exceed 18 months in many regions, driving significant patient demand for private alternatives.
Dermatology Clinical Services FAQ
Common questions about offering private dermatology services
Pharmacist independent prescribers can assess and treat a wide range of common skin conditions within their competence, including acne vulgaris, rosacea, eczema and dermatitis, mild-to-moderate psoriasis, fungal infections, impetigo, and other bacterial skin infections. The key principle is working within your competence and referring when a condition exceeds your scope of practice. RxSure provides guided clinical pathways for each of these conditions.
Certain treatments require initiation and monitoring under specialist dermatologist supervision due to their significant side-effect profiles. These treatments require pregnancy prevention programmes and regular blood monitoring. Independent prescribers working in primary care settings should not initiate such specialist-only treatments. RxSure does not include specialist-only treatments in its standard dermatology clinical pathways. If a patient requires specialist treatment, the appropriate action is to refer to a consultant dermatologist.
Patients book a dermatology consultation through your RxSure profile and upload clear photographs of the affected skin area during the booking process. They also complete a clinical questionnaire covering symptom history, duration, previous treatments, allergies, and current medications. You review the images and questionnaire before or during the consultation, conduct your clinical assessment, and either provide an appropriate treatment or refer onwards. All images are stored securely within the patient record for future comparison.
You must be a registered independent prescriber (pharmacist IP, nurse IP, or doctor) working within your area of competence. For dermatology, this typically means completing CPD in dermatological assessment and clinical services. Organisations such as the Primary Care Dermatology Society and CPPE offer relevant courses. You should maintain a portfolio of evidence demonstrating ongoing competence in dermatology. RxSure's guided clinical pathways support your clinical decision-making but do not replace the need for appropriate training.
Private dermatology consultation fees in the UK typically range from £35 to £60 for an initial assessment, and £20 to £35 for follow-up reviews. Fees vary by region, complexity, and whether the consultation includes a clinical record. Many practices also charge for the medication separately. With NHS dermatology waiting times exceeding 18 months in many areas, patient willingness to pay for private skin consultations is strong. RxSure handles booking, payment collection, and clinical document generation in a single workflow.
Explore related RxSure solutions
Launch Dermatology Services at Your Practice
Join UK pharmacies and clinics using RxSure to deliver safe, structured, compliant dermatology consultations with digital clinical workflows and photo-based assessments.
No credit card required
GPhC & GMC compliant
UK data storage
