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Numark are here to help! for members

We continually work hard behind the scenes to develop FLEET
and provide you with everything you need to run a
successful pharmacy business and to help to mitigate
any challenges you may face. As part of your Numark INSURANCE
membership, did you know you have access to…

Common Conditions Guides

Our Information Services team have developed a host of Common Conditions
Guides, which are designed to support pharmacy staff with common conditions that If your business has two
patients frequently come for advice and treatment on in community pharmacy.
The guides cover a range of health issues such as coughs, headaches, hay fever and or more vehicles, whether
sore throats and give pharmacy staff the tools to provide safe, effective and timely they are cars, vans or
care, ensuring patients receive the appropriate level of healthcare for their conditions.
both, we can insure them

on a fleet policy.

Sore Throat
Sore Throat Each guide contains
Sore throats are usually self-limiting and most resolve within one week.
They can be viral or bacterial.
Symptoms include: A brief description of the condition and its
• Pain in the throat Red flag symptoms
• Feeling of a dry, scratchy throat
• Difficulty swallowing • Confusion associated symptoms.
• Sore, swollen glands in the neck area
• Raised respiratory rate/ breathlessness
• Redness in the back of the mouth
• A hoarse voice • Raised heart rate Any red flag symptoms which could
• Drop in blood pressure Vaginal Thrush
• Stridor (noisy or high pitched sound
with breathing)
• Unable to swallow
• Excessive drooling
Self-care advice and may keep coming back. indicate a more serious condition that may
• Drink plenty of water
• Eat cool or soft foods Onward referrals Symptoms include:
Thrush is a common yeast infection. It’s usually harmless but it can be uncomfortable
• T ake pain relief such as painkillers • Vaginal discharge require immediate medical attention.
•
• Use local anaesthetics sprays or • Continual sore throat Itching and irritation around the
• Severe symptoms that are getting
lozenges, to help with pain relief by
numbing the area. They should not be
vagina
worse quickly
used longer than 5 days.
• Use local antiseptic throat lozenges. • Soreness and stinging when urinating • Under 16 or over 60 years old Self-care advice for pharmacy staff
and during intercourse
Red flag symptoms
Sucking the lozenge also stimulates
saliva production.
• Male
• Demulcents, such as glycerin, honey Signposting Self-care advice • Thrush for the first time to advise patients on their treatment
• Pharmacy First England - Antibiotics
and lemon are useful for children,
pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• Pharmacy First Scotland -
Mouthwash and sprays
• Use topical preparations such as
pessaries and creams
• Irregular or abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Pharmacy First Northern Ireland • Pregnant or breastfeeding options including over the counter (OTC)
(selected pharmacies) - Antibiotics
capsules
urinating
• Oral preparations such as fluconazole
• Sore throat test and treat service • Diarrhoea
• Dysuria – pain or burning when
(STTT) Wales – Antibiotics
• Lower abdominal pain
• Keep the affected skin areas clean
• Private sore throat, test and treat • Nausea and vomiting medications and any practical tips which
• Avoid irritant products such as soaps,
bubble baths and shower gels
service • Avoid tight fitting clothing which may • Foul smelling vaginal discharge
irritate the area. W
The information provided is correct at the time of publication, any information provided should be under the supervision of the ear loose fitting Onward referrals include non-drug treatment.
clothing allowing skin to breathe.
Responsible Pharmacist. We hold no responsibility for any decisions made using this information. kill any fungal spores.
• Iron or tumble-dry underwear to help
Sept 2024 Version 1 • Reoccurring thrush (more than two
Signposting infections within 6 months) Any incidences where a patient may
diabetes
0800 783 5709 (option 2).
• Weakened immune system such as
information.services@numark-central.co.uk Clotrimazole creams or pessaries/ • Genital ulcers or skin conditions
• Pharmacy First Scotland –
affecting the genitals
fluconazole capsules
sirolimus be required to be referred to another Any authorised driver*
• Patient’s taking tacrolimus or
• Pharmacy First Northern Ireland –
healthcare provider for further investigation.
Clotrimazole creams or pessaries/
fluconazole capsules
• Common Ailment Service Wales -
Clotrimazole creams or pessaries
Signposting to other services such as Cars, Vans or a mixture of both
Sept 2024 Version 1
Responsible Pharmacist. We hold no responsibility for any decisions made using this information.
Pharmacy First Service. Breakdown cover is also available
The information provided is correct at the time of publication, any information provided should be under the supervision of the
information.services@numark-central.co.uk
Claims support if you need to make a claim
0800 783 5709 (option 2).
You can download these guides at numarknet.com/member-
benefits/advice-guidance/common-conditions-guidance
For more information and to register your interest
We want your feedback Speak to our fleet team or visit our website scan for
Let us know what you think of the Common Condition Guides and if there is any more 01562 822664 website
information you may need or any other conditions you want us to cover, let us know
by getting in touch with the team via Numark Chat or by calling 0800 783 5709.
*Please see the policy for a full range of benefits, limits of cover and terms and conditions. Numark Insurance Services is a trading name of Jensten
40 Insurance Brokers Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales. Our company
registration number is 08284692. Our registered office is Beaufort House, 15 St. Botolph Street, London EC3A 7BB.
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