Management of chronic spontaneous urticaria by pharmacists

Community pharmacists should be able to identify patients with symptoms of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and recommend non-sedating antihistamines when appropriate as first-line therapy. When symptoms are severe, persistent, or if there are concerns about other underlying conditions, pharmacists should refer patients for appropriate diagnostic assessment. By Dr Brett MacFarlane BPharm (Hons), PhD, FACP Learning