A 5-gram tube of Zovirax cream runs more than $200. A month’s supply of valacyclovir (500 milligrams) tablets costs between ...

It was first approved in 1982 as a topical cream to treat cold sores. Oral tablets also became available; the Food and Drug ...

NHS England has stopped prescribing certain 'over the counter' remedies for common ailments, with migraines, cold sores, ...

Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep are essential. If you are prone to cold sores, use antiviral creams or oral medication to reduce the severity and duration of outbreaks.

Cold sores, sore throats, migraines and conjunctivitis are among the conditions which will no longer be treated on the NHS by ...

Following a recent crackdown on 'unnecessary' spending, the NHS has stopped prescribing certain 'over the counter' remedies ...

Following a recent crackdown on 'unnecessary' spending, the NHS has stopped providing prescriptions for various common ...

Prescriptions for a range of common 'over the counter' remedies are no longer available on the NHS after a crackdown in ...

The NHS is urging people to use the Pharmacy First scheme as it can help save time and money - and there are seven conditions ...

Until now, the only treat-ment has been aciclovir creams, such as Zovirax. Though they clear the problem, it takes eight to 14 days, and the cold sores usually reappear. Now, a new light-therapy ...

Amid warnings of a 'tripledemic' of cold, flu and Covid this winter, millions could bypass the GP queue and directly access ...