Treating hayfever

As the hayfever season starts up again, people will be turning to their local pharmacy for support so it’s important to be on hand with advice and OTC recommendations to help relieve symptoms.

Learning objectives

After studying this module, assistants will:

1. Understand the symptoms of hayfever
2. Be able to explain the pollen count to customers
3. Be aware of the wide range of over-the-counter (OTC) treatments available
4. Know when to refer to the pharmacist.