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Difflam: Sore throat

Training resources to refresh your sore throat category and product knowledge so you can provide the most appropriate advice for every customer

05 Oct 2026

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To test or not to test…is that the question?

There are various reasons behind differences in the supply of antibiotics but point-of-care testing has reduced the rate.

02 Feb 2026

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Chloralieve Training Hub

Visit our suite of training resources to upgrade your knowledge on sore throat management and explore how Chloralieve lozenges can help soothe customers’ symptoms

19 Dec 2025

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Flu and Covid on the rise

Flu and Covid-19 cases are increasing across England, according to the latest UKHSA surveillance report.

10 Oct 2025

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Acute sinusitis: treatment and management

Learn how to identify sinusitis and understand the role of sea water spray in managing associated congestion

23 Jul 2025

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Introducing Strefen Spray

Discover how Strefen Spray can help ease your customers’ acute sore throat symptoms

21 Jul 2025

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Pharmacies administered flu vaccines last winter at highest rate outside of pandemic

Pharmacies in England gave over 4 million flu vaccines in the 2024/25 flu season, the highest number outside of the pandemic, according to CCA analysis.

17 Jun 2025

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Superdrug rolls out earwax removal service to more stores

Service now available in 35 of the group’s health clinics.

16 Jun 2025

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Calming relief from outer ear infections

Refresh your knowledge on otitis externa and learn how EarCalm can help relieve symptoms

12 Mar 2025

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Children's cough and sore throat

Learn how naturally-derived products harnessing the power of honey can support the health of the whole family

13 Feb 2025

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Remedying winter ills

Independents can provide lots of advice and recommend a wide array of products to their patients during winter.

27 Nov 2024

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Wales STTT pharmacies supply fewer antibiotics than GPs for sore throat

Pharmacies in Wales providing the NHS-funded sore throat test and treat (STTT) service supplied fewer antibiotics to patients than GPs.

26 Nov 2024

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Making an appropriate recommendation for sore throat

Understand what causes sore throat and how Chloralieve works to help soothe it

14 Nov 2024

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7 steps to managing sore throat

Get to grips with what customers want from their sore throat treatment and upgrade your consultations with this 7-step guide

25 Oct 2024

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Long Covid: patients say pain is worst symptom

Pain seems to be the most common and severe long Covid symptom, according to a new retrospective analysis.

05 Sep 2024

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Targeted relief for sore throats in children

Sore throats are common in children. Parents and caregivers may ask for help interpreting their child’s symptoms and choosing a suitable treatment option.

30 Aug 2024

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