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Cough & cold

Children's cough and sore throat

Learn how naturally-derived products harnessing the power of honey can support the health of the whole family

13 Feb 2025 , 10 Min Module

Cough & cold

Cold & flu

The average adult suffers two to four colds a year in the UK. Children are even more prone, experiencing five to eight colds on average. As self care advice and OTC products for cold and flu are commonly available from the pharmacy, it is important pharmacy teams know what to recommend.

10 Jan 2025 , 15 Min Module

Cough & cold

Cold season

As the winter months begin, the pharmacy will undoubtedly see more customers looking for help with conditions like the flu, a cold or cough. Luckily, the pharmacy is also a place where a plethora of OTC remedies are available, and where customers can gain valuable self care advice from the pharmacy team.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

Cough & cold

Translate your customer's cough

Refresh your knowledge on different types of cough and how customers might describe them.

02 Sep 2024 , 10 Min Module

Cough & cold

Advising on cold and flu

Get ready to advise customers on managing cold and flu symptoms

22 Dec 2023 , 3 Min Module

Cough & cold

Freezing out winter illness

The winter months cannot only exacerbate common conditions but bring with it some serious impacts on health.

11 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

Cough & cold

Finding cold comforts

As the winter season sets in, pharmacies will be inundated with customers suffering from cold and flu symptoms. How teams can best help those affected?

17 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

Cough & cold

Flu fighters

Coughs and colds are two of the most common complaints pharmacy teams will hear about, especially in the winter months. Here's everything you need to know for the 2022/23 season

11 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

Cough & cold

Treating coughs

Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from coughs with this learning module.

26 Jan 2022 , 15 Min Module

Cough & cold

Supporting customers with colds and flu

Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from colds and flu with this learning module.

14 Oct 2021 , 15 Min Module

Vaccinations

Cough, cold and the flu vaccine

The seasonal flu immunisation programme is always important, but never more so than now in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

12 Oct 2020 , 5 Min Article

Cough & cold

Cough and colds

Coughs and colds is a core OTC category for every community pharmacy. Watch this two minute video to refresh your knowledge of the symptoms and available treatments so you can advise customers with confidence.

18 Sep 2018 1 Min Article