Coughs

Flu, Cough & cold,

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 , 1 Min Article

Cough & cold,

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,

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

Education & training,

Advising on cough

Watch this 2 minute video to get clear on what you can recommend for customers with coughs

23 Feb 2023 , 5 Min Module

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

Education & training,

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 , 5 Min Module

Cough & cold,

Treating coughs

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

26 Jan 2022 , 15 Min Module

Clinical services,

Pharmacy First service for acute cough launches in Liverpool

Over 100 pharmacies across Liverpool offering point of care test for acute cough.

13 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

Asthma & COPD, Cough & cold,

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on coughs.

11 Nov 2016 , 15 Min Module

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coughs

Going viral

Cold & flu

Translate your customer's cough

Advising on cough

Flu fighters

Advising on Aromatic Rubs

Treating coughs

Pharmacy First service for acute cough launches in Liverpool

Coughs