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Cold Sore Treatment
Get assessed by your pharmacist for a prescription to treat cold sores.
At Scripted pharmacies, getting care is easy.
Here's how it works.
STEP 01
Book an appointment online or scan a code at the pharmacy
STEP 02
Complete a digital self-assessment form
STEP 03
Meet with a pharmacist in person. If eligible, they’ll prescribe your medication and fill it in the same visit
What are Cold Sores?
Cold sores are small, fluid-filled lesions that form around the mouth or on the lips. The medical name for oral cold sores is ‘herpes labialis’. Cold sores can affect both men and women of any age, but the initial presentation typically occurs during childhood.
What you should know
Our platform guides pharmacists to look at the answers you provide to our self-assessment questions to decide if you have cold sores that they can treat appropriately.
We use evidence based guidelines and protocols to ask you the right questions that will assess whether it’s safe for your pharmacist to prescribe or if you should be referred to a doctor, nurse, or specialist.
Cold Sore FAQ's
Can I be seen through Scripted for my cold sores?
Males and females older than 6 years old, who present with classic cold sores around the mouth and have had cold sores in the past, may be treated through Scripted. We recommend you are seen by a doctor if any of the following apply to you:
- Men and Women
- Older than 6 years of age
- Had a cold sore in the past
- Classic cold sore symptoms around the mouth
- Pregnant
- HIV
- Lesions in places other than around the mouth
- Fever
- Chills
- Nausea or vomiting
- Blurred vision
- Sore throat or difficulty swallowing
Common Cold Sore Symptoms include:
- Cold sore lesion
- Itching around the mouth
- Burning or pain around the mouth
