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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)