NHS Signposting
The following is a list of the conditions the pharmacy can treat over the counter (OTC).
Respiratory Problems:
– Colds and Flu
– Coughs
– Sore throat
– Hayfever
Gastrointestinal Problems:
– Mouth Ulcers
– Heartburn/ Indigestion
– Nausea & Vomiting
– Motion Sickness/ Travel Sickness
– Constipation
– Diarrhoea
– Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
– Haemorrhoids
Skin Conditions:
– Eczema/ Dermatitis
– Dry Scalp
– Fungal Nail infection
– Acne
– Athlete’s Foot
– Cold Sores
– Warts & Verrucas
– Scabies
– Sunburn/ Sunburn prevention
– Dandruff
– Psoriasis
– Treatment of Scars
Painful conditions:
– Headache
– Muscle pain/ Back Pain
Women’s Health:
– Cystitis
– Vaginal Thrush
– Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
– Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC)/ Morning after pill
Men’s Health:
– Hair Loss
– Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Eye & Ear Problems:
– Conjunctivitis
– Styes
– Dry Eyes/ Red Eyes/ Itchy Eyes/ Irritated Eyes
– Ear Pain
Childhood Conditions:
– Colic
– Teething
– Nappy rash
– Head lice
– Threadworms
– Oral Thrush
Miscellaneous Conditions:
– Insomnia/ Difficulty sleeping
– Anxiety/ Stress
– Tiredness/ Fatigue
– Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)