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Sore throat

Manage symptoms and provide solutions for sore throat.

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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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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

15 Jan 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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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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Sore throat

To understand why a sore throat happens, it is useful to know a little about the upper respiratory tract, which comprises the nose and nasal passages, the sinuses, the pharynx and the larynx.

13 Nov 2023

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CPD module: dysphagia

We review the nature of dysphagia, especially with regards to medicines.

05 Apr 2023

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Sore throat

To understand why a sore throat happens, it is useful to know a little about the upper respiratory tract, which comprises of the nose and nasal passages, the sinuses, the pharynx and the larynx.

07 Dec 2022

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OTC casebook: sore throat

We take a look at the treatment options for sore throat. 

24 Nov 2020

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Help Us Help You Pharmacy Advice campaign launch

NHS England and NHS Improvement to launch an updated Help Us Help You Pharmacy Advice campaign on 20 January.

14 Jan 2020

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