This site is intended for UK Healthcare Professionals only

cold and flu

flu-main

Going viral

With the 2025/26 winter season set to bring a severe rise in respiratory illnesses, pharmacy teams are likely to be busier than ever supporting customers with coughs, colds and flu.

14 Nov 2025

childrens-pain-and-fever-template

Children’s pain & fever

Children are prone to pain and fever, from the inevitable growing pains and teething to bouts of the flu and colds. Luckily, parents and caregivers can find plenty of advice and treatment options in the pharmacy.

07 Jul 2025

istock-1175063745

Understanding pain profiles

Understand that varying pain profiles require different support so you can provide appropriate advice and treatment to all your customers

14 May 2025

istock-1448225321

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

istock-1149898866-min

Sore throats: Refresh your product knowledge

Watch this short video to learn about Difflam’s triple action relief against sore throat and explore the different benefits of each product in the range

06 Aug 2024

2.png

The role of nasal cleansing in protecting against colds and flu

Learning for the pharmacy team

27 Jan 2023

womaan in duvet.jpg

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

Screenshot 2022-11-11 at 11.05.50.png

Advising on Aromatic Rubs

Discover how aromatic rubs can play a key role in customers’ fight against symptoms of colds and congestion

02 Nov 2022

man with cold.jpg

It's cold and flu season

Pharmacy staff have a vital role to play in encouraging vaccination uptake and protecting customers general health this winter.

10 Nov 2021

TPA mod lead pic.jpg

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

Boy_cold_temperature.jpg

The common cold

On average, adults experience two or three colds a year, and children double that. How can pharmacy help?

18 Nov 2020

sneezing man_s.jpg

Seasonal woes with an added twist

When it comes to advising customers on how to protect themselves against winter ailments this year, there is the added complication of Covid-19 to take into account.

21 Oct 2020

flu temperature bed_s.jpg

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

woman with a cold.jpg

Winter health

This CPD module looks at winter health, specially cold and flu which brings many customers to the pharmacy.

12 Dec 2019

Older woman_cold_blowing nose.jpg

The common cold

On average, adults experience two or three colds a year, so it's important that pharmacy staff know how to advise customers.

15 Nov 2019

Change privacy settings