Here are examples of conditions where you should consider seeing a pharmacist first.
- Aches and pains – e.g. back pain, headache and migraine, period pain, teething and toothache
- Accidents – e.g. ankle sprain, minor cuts, grazes and burns
- Allergies – e.g. bites and stings, skin reactions
- Colds and flu – e.g. cough, congestion, sore throat, fevers and/or temperature
- Ear care – e.g. earache, ear wax, ear infection
- Eye care – e.g. bacterial conjunctivitis, styes
- Stomach aches – e.g. constipation, diarrhoea, haemorrhoids, indigestion, reflux, threadworm, vomiting
- Skin/mouth/head problems – e.g. athlete’s foot, chickenpox, cold sores, contact dermatitis, mild eczema or psoriasis, fungal infection (ringworm, actually a fungus not a worm), nappy rash, scabies, skin rash, vaginal thrush, head lice, warts and verrucae
- Hay fever – which isn’t controlled by standard over-the-counter treatments.
MyHSN has more information on when to see a pharmacist instead of a GP or doctor.
