Minor ailments
Articles from the Your Community Pharmacy health blog on minor ailments, written by pharmacists for people in Newport and the Northern Beaches.
Thrush Treatment at a Pharmacy: What’s Available Over the Counter
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Cold Sore Treatment at a Pharmacy: What Works and When to See a GP
That familiar tingle on the lip usually means a cold sore is on its way, and the first few days are when…
Read articleHow to Get a Medical Certificate Without Seeing a Doctor
Waking up too sick for work usually brings a second problem: your employer wants evidence, and the earliest GP appointment may be…
Read articleCan a Pharmacist Look at a Rash? What They Can Help With
Can a pharmacist look at a rash? Often, yes. What a pharmacist can help with, what to mention, simple skin care and…
Read articleSore Throat Relief: What a Pharmacist Can Suggest
Sore throat relief options from the pharmacy, home care that helps, how long a sore throat lasts and when to see a…
Read articleUTI Treatment Without a Doctor: How the NSW Pharmacy Service Works
How UTI treatment without a doctor works in NSW: who can use the pharmacy service, who must see a GP and the…
Read articleOver-the-Counter Hay Fever Relief in Newport
Over-the-counter hay fever relief explained: antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops, how to use them well, and when hay fever needs a…
Read articleWhat Can a Pharmacist Treat? A Guide to Minor Ailments
What can a pharmacist treat? Colds, hay fever, bites, skin irritations, pain and tummy upsets, plus the signs that mean you should…
Read articleCan Pharmacists Issue Medical Certificates?
Can pharmacists issue medical certificates? Yes, for a short absence caused by a minor illness. What it covers, how it works and…
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