“The initial list of eight conditions are allergic rhinitis, cold sores, conjunctivitis, impetigo, oral thrush, shingles, cystitis and thrush.”

  • @Superfool
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    24 months ago

    The treatment for most of those are over-the-counter meds.

    Impetigo, shingles and cystitis require prescription, but the rest don’t.

    • FarraigePlaisteachOPM
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      14 months ago

      The first line can be over the counter meds, but in some cases the second line requires a prescription if the condition isn’t improving. An example is antiviral tablets for cold sores that keep coming back.

      • @Superfool
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        14 months ago

        I see what you mean. I doubt that will fall into a pharmacist remit though.

        It’s easy giving mens for first presentation of uncomplicated ailments.