Oral care

Mouth ulcers and cold sores are very common, and can cause significant discomfort for customers. Pharmacy teams can offer both advice and effective treatments.

Learning objectives

• Understand what mouth ulcers and cold sores are and what causes them
• Know the difference between mouth ulcers and cold sores
• Be familiar with the types of products that can be used to treat these conditions
• Be able to pass on advice to prevent mouth ulcers or to reduce pain while affected by them.