Sore Throat Treatment in Basildon, Essex
Most sore throats clear up on their own, but some particularly those caused by Group A Streptococcus (strep throat) benefit from antibiotic treatment. At Whitmore Pharmacy in Basildon, our pharmacists can assess your sore throat under the NHS Pharmacy First scheme and provide treatment where clinically appropriate.
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What Causes a Sore Throat?
Sore throats are usually caused by a viral infection (like the common cold), which means antibiotics are not effective and are not recommended. However, bacterial infections like strep throat do respond to antibiotics. We use a validated clinical tool called the FeverPAIN score to assess whether antibiotics are likely to help.
Symptoms of a Sore Throat
- Pain or scratchiness in the throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Swollen glands in the neck
- White patches or pus on the tonsils
- Fever above 38 degrees Celsius
- Headache
- No cough (a cough usually suggests a viral cause)
How We Assess Your Sore Throat
Our pharmacist will use the FeverPAIN scoring system to assess whether your sore throat is likely to be bacterial. Based on your score and symptoms, we will:
- Offer self-care advice and OTC pain relief for mild cases
- Provide a delayed prescription (to use if symptoms worsen) for moderate cases
- Prescribe antibiotics immediately if your FeverPAIN score is high
Self-Care Tips for a Sore Throat
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Use paracetamol or ibuprofen to manage pain and fever
- Try medicated lozenges or throat sprays
- Gargle with warm salty water
- Get plenty of rest
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Only when there is strong clinical evidence of a bacterial infection. Our pharmacist will guide you on this during the consultation using the FeverPAIN score.
Most viral sore throats resolve within 7 to 10 days without treatment. Bacterial infections treated with antibiotics typically improve within 3 to 5 days.
Yes, the Pharmacy First sore throat service covers patients of all ages. A parent or guardian must be present for children under 16.
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- whitmorepharmacy
- 418 Whitmore Way, Basildon SS14 2HB, United Kingdom
- +44 1268 520100
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- Name: whitmorepharmacy
- 418 Whitmore Way, Basildon SS14 2HB, United Kingdom
- whitmorepharmacy@gmail.com
- +44 1268 520100
Working Hours
- Monday - Friday : 09.00 am - 06.00 pm
- Saturday : 09.00 am - 01.00 pm
- Sunday : Closed
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Quick Links
Pharmacy Info
Reach Us
- Name: whitmorepharmacy
- 418 Whitmore Way, Basildon SS14 2HB, United Kingdom
- whitmorepharmacy@gmail.com
- +44 1268 520100
Working Hours
- Monday - Friday : 09.00 am - 06.00 pm
- Saturday : 09.00 am - 01.00 pm
- Sunday : Closed