Common Conditions Guides

These guides are designed as resources for pharmacy staff for common conditions that frequently present in a community pharmacy. 

The guides cover a range of health issues such as coughs, headaches, hayfever and sore throats.

Each guide contains:

• A brief description of the condition and its associated symptoms.
• Any red flag symptoms which could indicate a more serious condition that may require immediate medical attention.
• Self-care advice for pharmacy staff to advise patients on their treatment options including over the counter (OTC) medications and any practical tips which include non-drug treatment.
• Any incidences where a patient may be required to be referred to another healthcare provider for further investigation.
• Signposting to other services such as Pharmacy First Service.