When to refer to the pharmacist

Back pain:

• Pain that goes down the leg, below the knee
• Numbness in the leg, foot, groin or rectal area
• Fever, nausea or vomiting
• Swelling in the area
• Symptoms caused by a direct injury (e.g. after an accident)
• Symptoms that have not improved after two to three weeks.

Sprains and strains:

• Severe pain on movement
• Persistent pain, even when at rest
• Feeling of numbness
• Symptoms that have not improved after 48 hours. 

Joint pain:

• Accompanying symptoms such as a fever, tiredness or a general feeling of being unwell.