Bacterial conjunctivitis: diagnosis and management Bacterial conjunctivitis is a common presentation in community pharmacy so it is important to be able to recognise signs and symptoms, as well as identify causes and risk factors for all types of infection.…
Managing the long-term effects of COVID-19 Persistent COVID-19 illness following an acute infection with SARS-CoV-2 can have both a physical and psychological impact. Pharmacists in community and primary care should be able to provide patients with appropriate advice and support to manage their symptoms.…
Managing cold and flu during the COVID-19 pandemic How to differentiate between the symptoms of colds, flu and COVID-19 to enable pharmacists and pharmacy teams to appropriately advise, treat or refer patients.… Supported content
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.…
Gonorrhoea infection: diagnosis and treatment Diagnoses of gonorrhoea in England rose by 26% between 2018 and 2019. Pharmacy teams can help prevent transmission and promote good sexual health practices through identifying patients at risk.…
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.…
How to keep your community pharmacy running during the COVID-19 pandemic How pharmacists can implement guidance and best practice in response to the rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic to ensure patient and staff safety, as well as the approaches pharmacy teams across the UK are taking in response to the virus.…
Tetanus: symptoms, treatment and vaccination Although most people in the UK will be vaccinated against tetanus as a child, immunity does not always persist into adulthood. It is important that pharmacists can recognise the symptoms and know the treatments available for this disease.…
