Treatments & products
NHS
NHS sore throat treatment (5+) - free
Sore throat can be assessed free under NHS Pharmacy First for eligible patients aged 5 and...
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NHS sinusitis treatment (12+) - free
Sinusitis can be assessed free under NHS Pharmacy First for eligible patients aged 12 and...
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Actifed Multi-Action Tablets
Treats cold and flu symptoms with a combined antihistamine and nasal decongestant
only £5.99
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GSL
Benylin Chesty Coughs Non-Drowsy Liquid
Expectorant syrup that loosens and helps clear stubborn chest congestion from chesty...
from £5.99
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GSL
Benylin Dry & Tickly Cough Syrup
A soothing glycerol syrup that relieves dry, tickly and irritating coughs and eases an...
from £6.49
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Day Nurse Cold & Flu Tablets
Daytime cold and flu relief — tackles fever, aches, congestion and cough without...
only £6.99
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GSL
Lemsip Max All-in-One Capsules
Maximum-strength cold and flu relief — high-dose paracetamol, nasal decongestant and...
only £4.49
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Night Nurse Cold & Flu Capsules
Night-time cold and flu relief with a sedating antihistamine to help you sleep through...
only £6.99
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GSL
Sudafed Blocked Nose Nasal Spray
Fast nasal decongestant spray that unblocks your nose in minutes
only £5.49
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GSL
Vicks VapoRub
Medicated ointment licensed for external use to relieve cold symptoms
from £3.99
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GSL
Olbas Oil Inhalant Decongestant
Inhalant decongestant oil, a licensed general-sale medicine
from £4.99
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GSL
Sterimar Breathe Easy Daily Nasal Spray
A sea-water microdiffusion nasal spray for nasal hygiene, regulated as a CE-marked...
only £7.99
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GSL
Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets
Ibuprofen 200mg tablets for pain relief, supplied as a 16-tablet general-sale pack
from £0.99
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GSL
Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets
Fast-absorbing paracetamol with OptiZorb technology
only £2.49
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GSL
Paracetamol 500mg Tablets
Paracetamol 500mg tablets for pain relief, supplied as a 16-tablet general-sale pack
from £0.99
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Cold & Flu — your questions, answered
What's the difference between a cold and the flu?
A cold usually comes on gradually with a runny nose and sneezing; flu tends to hit suddenly with fever, aches and exhaustion. Both are viral and normally get better on their own.
How do I treat a cold or flu?
Rest, fluids and pharmacy remedies — paracetamol or ibuprofen for aches and fever, decongestants for a blocked nose. Our pharmacist can recommend what suits you and any other medicines you take.
When should I get medical help?
Get advice if you're breathless, your symptoms last more than about three weeks, you have a very high fever, or you're in an at-risk group.
Can I prevent it?
Good hand hygiene helps, and a flu vaccination each autumn protects against flu — ask us about our flu jab service.
Information only — always read the patient leaflet and ask our pharmacist if you're unsure. Prescription treatments are supplied only after a consultation and our pharmacist's approval.