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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.

Advising on cough

Watch this 2 minute video to get clear on what you can recommend for customers with coughs

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.

Managing sore throats

This module will help you to understand and educate customers about the risks of antibiotic resistance, and recommend products to help them effectively manage their sore throat symptoms.

Sore throats: Refresh your product knowledge

Watch this short video to learn about Difflam’s triple action relief against sore throat and explore the different benefits of each product in the range

Sore throat treatment update

Update your knowledge on treating sore throat without antibiotics with this short, interactive module.

NHSE taken to task for sore throat 'test & treat' plans

Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin questions NHS England's plans for sore throat 'test and treat' plans

Sore throats, mixed message

The big story about pharmacy in the past week or so (yes, I know – the only story we’re really interested in is the one about the looming pharmacy cuts – about which, more later!) has been the news that NHS England has selected the sore throat scheme piloted by Boots to be one of eight to be included in this year’s NHS Innovation Accelerator programme. For this year, the criteria for selection were that projects had to focus on prevention, early intervention and management of long-term conditions, all of which are highly relevant to community pharmacy.