Minor ailments – Pharmacy First England
A collection of resources most relevant to the conditions specified by NHS Pharmacy First England. This page was updated in September 2026 to reflect the additional conditions included in the expansion of the Pharmacy First scheme.
The full range of Pharmaceutical Journal articles on common minor ailments can be accessed from the hub page.
CNS and pain management
Migraine: pathophysiology, recognition and management
Migraine: what do pharmacists need to know?
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Respiratory
Rhinosinusitis: symptoms, diagnosis and management in community pharmacy
How to counsel patients on the administration of nasal sprays, drops and ointments and performing nasal irrigation
Case-based learning: sore throat
Everything you need to know about group A streptococcus infections
Eye, ear and oral health
Managing common ear problems: discharge, ache and dizziness
Managing ear problems: hearing loss and tinnitus
Bacterial conjunctivitis: diagnosis and management
