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.
Download our Common Conditions Guides
These guides offer pharmacy staff tools to provide safe, effective and timely care, ensuring patients receive the appropriate level of healthcare for their conditions.
