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Sore Throat
Adults and children over five years of age can access support from the Pharmacist and team if they have a sore throat alongside a fever.
Meds Point Pharmacy - Helping the local community in The area is Plaistow and the 5 closest areas are West Ham, Stratford, Canning Town, Custom House, and Upton Park. and beyond.
About Sore Throats
You can ask a pharmacist to evaluate you.
After which they can share ways of relieving the pain and discomfort of a sore throat, such as:
- Paracetamol or ibuprofen.
- Medicated lozenges containing a local anaesthetic, antiseptic, or anti-inflammatory medicine.
- Anaesthetic spray (although there's little proof they help).
A pharmacist can also provide other treatments if you need them, without you seeing a GP.
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