Cold Sores in Community Pharmacy: Recognition, Assessment & Differential Diagnosis
1 reviewThis CPD course helps pharmacists assess, manage, and refer cold sore cases with confidence, using clinical tips, real-world scenarios, and a structured 5-step approach to improve patient care.
- Date created: July 2025
- Date reviewed: July 2026
Course content
Managing Cold Sores in Pharmacy Practice
This module covers the causes, symptoms, stages, and management of cold sores, highlighting the pharmacist’s role in early treatment and patient education.
Differential Diagnosis of Cold Sores in Pharmacy Practice
Learn to distinguish cold sores from similar oral conditions to ensure accurate treatment, avoid misdiagnosis, and support safe, timely referrals.
Clinical Assessment and Management of Cold Sores
Learn how to assess cold sore symptoms, identify red flags, guide treatment decisions, and educate patients on prevention and safe self-care.
Cold Sores in Pharmacy Practice – Test Your Knowledge
Test your knowledge and understanding of cold sores and their diagnosis, treatment and management in pharmacy practice.
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EvaluationWhat people are saying
Ms Shimal Namrata Sharma
Very informative
Few months ago
