Treatment and medication
End of life care
To accompany our drug directory, our clinical experts have created articles covering the treatment and medication you may require for various medical conditions, as well as advice on immunisation. From ACE inhibitors for high blood pressure, to steroids for eczema, find out what options are available, how they work and the possible side effects.
End of life care
End of life care is about comfort and dignity. Discover how services support patients and families through symptom control, emotional care, and decision making.
First aid
Accidents happen anywhere. Learn essential first aid skills that can help you treat common injuries and potentially save a life in an emergency.
Medicine information
Medicines help manage or cure many conditions. Learn about how they work, common side effects, and why taking them as prescribed matters.
- Cannabis-based medicinal products
- Acne treatments
- Antidepressants
- Local preparations for anal disorders
- Atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention
- Antispasmodics
- Medicines for urinary urgency and incontinence
- Epilepsy medication and side-effects
- Strong painkillers
- Worm medicines
- Antifungal medication
- Drug allergy
- Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases
- Anticoagulants
- Bisphosphonates
- Nausea medicine
- Thiazide diuretics
- Bupropion for quitting smoking
- Emollients and eczema creams
- Aspirin and other antiplatelet medicines
- Alternatives to HRT for menopause symptoms
- Painkillers
- Sleeping tablets
- Benzodiazepines and Z drugs
- Medication and treatment for dementia
- Nitrate medication
- Ace inhibitors
- Steroids
- Indigestion medicine
- Anti-inflammatory tablets
- Diarrhoea medicine
- Mucolytics
- Steroid injections
- Peripheral vasodilators
- Alpha-blockers
- Topical steroids
- Antipsychotic medicines
- Topical anti-inflammatory painkillers
- Antithyroid medicines
- Calcium channel blockers
- H2 blockers
- Antacids
- Aminosalicylates
- Laxatives
- Steroid nasal sprays
- Generic medicines vs brand names
- Polypharmacy
- Migraine treatment
- Decongestants
- Antibiotics
- Proton pump inhibitors
- Oral steroids
- Muscle relaxants
- Fingertip units for topical steroids
- Medicines to keep at home
- Free or reduced cost prescriptions
- Drug dependence treatment
- Beta-blockers
- Complementary and alternative medicine
- Medication-overuse headache
- Topical steroids for eczema
- Head lice treatment and prevention
- Loop diuretics
- Statins and other lipid-lowering medicines
- Oral bronchodilators
- Insulin
- Antihistamines
- Biological medicines for rheumatoid arthritis
- Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Cough medicines
- Medicine for high blood pressure
Other treatments
From complementary therapies to experimental options, learn about alternative treatments and how to explore them safely with medical advice.
Self-referral
In some cases, you can refer yourself to a specialist without seeing a GP first. Learn how self-referral works and when it’s an option.
Surgery & procedures
Surgery can range from minor outpatient procedures to major operations. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and what recovery involves.
Anaesthesia
- Anaesthetic for hip or knee replacement
- Spinal anaesthetic
- Anaesthesia
- Sickness after anaesthetic
- Nerve damage after epidural injection
- Epidural pain relief after surgery
- Death or brain damage from anaesthesia
- Post-dural puncture headache
Endoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Nasoendoscopy
- Hysteroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Bronchoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- ERCP
- Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
Other surgery and procedures
- Hip replacement
- Female sterilisation
- Post-operative chest infection
- Sterilisation
- Laser eye surgery
- Preventing infection after splenectomy
- Surgical drains
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
- Cystoscopy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy and laparoscopic surgery
- Local anaesthesia for your eye operation
- Laser hair removal
- Knee replacement
- Arthroscopy and arthroscopic surgery
- Vasectomy
- Common postoperative complications
- Breast uplift
- Breast augmentation
- Lip enhancement
- Breast reduction
- Coronary artery bypass graft
- Kidney transplant
- Botox
- Colposcopy and cervical treatments
- Facelifts
Therapy
Therapies include physical, psychological, and occupational approaches. Learn how therapy can help you recover, manage pain, or improve mental wellbeing.
Vaccinations
Vaccines protect individuals and communities from serious illness. Learn how they work and which ones are recommended for different age groups.
Weight loss treatments and surgery
When diet and exercise aren’t enough, treatments or surgery may help. Learn about weight loss options and what to expect from each approach.