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Treating vaginal itches

Sarah Mooney

Sarah Mooney

vaginal health

Discussing vaginal health with customers can be tough for some pharmacists, as can be finding out exactly what is causing the itch “down there”. Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney writes about how to gain a patient’s trust and some of the treatment options available

Jane Doe walks into the pharmacy, pauses to look over her shoulder, and cautiously approaches the dispensary counter.  A plucky young pharmacy assi