Other Conditions

How this service works

Many minor conditions can be managed with over-the-counter (OTC) treatments.
Our service focuses on clinical assessment by a pharmacist independent prescriber to determine the most appropriate treatment, which may include:

  • Advice and reassurance
  • OTC treatment recommendations
  • A short course of prescription-only medicine, only when clinically appropriate
  • Prescription medicines are not supplied automatically and are only provided following a clinical assessment.

Why a pharmacist prescriber may be helpful

A pharmacist prescriber can:

  • Assess whether symptoms are suitable for self-care
  • Identify red-flag symptoms
  • Consider medical history and interactions
  • Prescribe where OTC treatment is unsuitable, ineffective, or inappropriate
  • Refer to a GP or urgent care when needed

We can help with the following conditions:

Contact Dermatitis / Allergic Skin Conditions

  • Mild skin reactions are often managed with OTC treatments.
  • Our pharmacist prescriber can assess your symptoms and advise on appropriate self-care or OTC treatment.
  • Where symptoms are more severe, persistent, or not responding to OTC treatment, prescription treatment may be considered following assessment.

Fungal Skin Infections

  • Many fungal skin infections respond well to OTC antifungal treatments.
  • A consultation allows us to confirm the likely diagnosis and advise on correct use.
  • Prescription treatment may be considered if OTC options have not been effective or are not suitable.

Urticaria (Hives)

  • Short-lived hives often settle with OTC antihistamines.
  • Our pharmacist can assess triggers, severity, and duration.
  • Prescription treatment may be considered for more persistent or severe symptoms, following assessment.

Erectile Dysfunction

  • Erectile dysfunction can have a range of causes.
  • A private consultation allows assessment of suitability, safety, and underlying risk factors.
  • Prescription treatment may be provided where appropriate following clinical assessment.

Indigestion

  • Indigestion is commonly managed with lifestyle advice and OTC medicines.
  • Our pharmacist prescriber can assess ongoing or troublesome symptoms.
  • Prescription treatment may be considered if symptoms persist or OTC options are unsuitable.

Constipation

  • Many cases of constipation improve with diet, fluid intake, and OTC treatments.
  • A consultation helps assess duration, severity, and underlying causes.
  • Prescription treatment may be considered in selected cases following assessment.

Haemorrhoids (Piles)

  • Mild haemorrhoids are often managed with OTC treatments and self-care.
  • Our pharmacist can assess symptoms and exclude red-flag features.
  • Prescription treatment may be considered where symptoms are more severe or persistent.

Migraine

  • Many people manage migraine with OTC pain relief.
  • Our pharmacist prescriber can assess migraine patterns, triggers, and previous treatments.
  • Prescription treatment may be considered for patients with a known diagnosis where clinically appropriate.

Tension Headache

  • Tension headaches often respond to OTC pain relief and lifestyle measures.
  • A consultation allows assessment of headache type and exclusion of red flags.
  • Prescription treatment may be considered if OTC options are not suitable or effective.

Malaria Prevention (Travel Health)

  • Malaria prevention requires assessment of travel destination, duration, and medical history.
  • Prescription medicines are provided only where clinically appropriate following assessment.

Altitude Sickness Prevention

  • Altitude sickness prevention depends on travel plans and individual risk.
  • Our pharmacist prescriber can assess suitability and prescribe preventative treatment where appropriate.

Motion Sickness

  • Motion sickness is often managed with OTC treatments.
  • A consultation allows assessment of severity and suitability.
  • Prescription treatment may be considered in selected cases following assessment.
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