Managing fever in children This learning resource outlines guideline-based recommendations for the management of children and young people with fever, including the appropriate use of over-the-counter analgesics, to support effective pharmacy consultations.… Supported content
Oral candidiasis: causes, types and treatment Pharmacists and pharmacy teams should be able to recognise oral thrush, a common yeast infection, and provide appropriate treatment advice to resolve infections.…
Differential diagnosis: cold, flu or COVID-19? An overview of the main differences between the symptoms for colds, flu and COVID-19, to enable pharmacy teams to advise patients effectively on their management, including treatment and/or referral.…
Case-based learning: impetigo Pharmacists need to identify and manage impetigo effectively to help prevent its spread. …
Community management of pneumonia and suspected COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of understanding the differences between viral and bacterial pneumonia, and how adult patients can be managed as they recover at home.…
Reconsidering community pharmacy’s role in cold and flu Outlining the vital role of each member of the pharmacy team and highlighting best practice when patients present with cold and flu ensures a consistent, high standard of care is available across pharmacy.… Supported content
Antibiotic treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium infection An overview of the 2018 guideline for management of this sexually transmitted infection in men and women.…
Aspergillosis: causes, types and treatment Aspergillus-related disease is rare, but results in high mortality rates. The limited treatment options and emerging antifungal drug resistance mean that accurate diagnosis and management is paramount.…
How to improve antifungal stewardship Selecting appropriate antifungal therapies and performing ongoing reviews of these therapies can help support antifungal stewardship efforts and help reduce antifungal resistance.…
Case-based learning: meningitis Causes, diagnosis and initial management options for adults and children with meningitis.…
