FASTtrack: Managing Symptoms in the Pharmacy

• 1. Introduction 2. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions 3. Motion sickness 4. Pain 5. Ear problems 6. Eye conditions 7. Athlete’s foot 8. Foot (podiatric) problems 9. Fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) 10. Verrucas (plantar warts) and warts (common warts) 11. Constipation 12. Diarrhoea 13. Haemorrhoids (piles) 14. Irritable bowel syndrome 15. Indigestion 16. Mouth ulcers (minor aphthous ulcers) 17. Head lice 18. Scabies 19. Threadworm 20. Benign prostatic hyperplasia 21. Erectile dysfunction 22. Musculoskeletal conditions 23. Common cold and influenza 24. Cough 25. Hay fever 26. Nicotine replacement therapy 27. Acne 28. Cold sores (oral herpes simplex) 29. Eczema/dermatitis 30. Fungal skin infections 31. Scalp conditions 32. Cystitis 33. Menstrual disorders – dysmenorrhoea and menorrhagia 34. Emergency hormonal contraception 35. Premenstrual syndrome 36. Vaginal thrush

"A good basic reference for practicing outpatient or ambulatory care pharmacists that addresses ailments that they may see as well as how to treat them...The book's organization and concise presentation make it a quick read and reference. It provides good explanations of treatment without scaring readers off with too much technical detail. Unique features that contribute to the value of the book include the case studies..., the specific criteria for when a patient should be referred to a practitioner, and the emergency care information where appropriate." Anastasia Shields, BS, PharmD, Doody's Notes, May 2013.