Overview
A sore throat is usually caused by a viral infection and settles within a week without antibiotics. Our pharmacists can assess whether yours needs further treatment.
Common symptoms
- Pain or discomfort swallowing
- Red or swollen tonsils
- Fever
- Swollen glands in the neck
What to expect
Your pharmacist will assess your symptoms against a standard scoring tool to judge how likely a bacterial infection is, and advise on pain relief or, if appropriate, antibiotics.
Other Pharmacy First conditions
Acute Otitis Media (Earache)
Middle ear infection with earache
Impetigo
Contagious skin infection with sores or blisters
Infected Insect Bites
Bites that have become infected
Shingles
Painful rash from the chickenpox virus reactivating
Sinusitis
Inflamed sinuses causing facial pain and congestion
Uncomplicated UTI
Urinary tract infection symptoms