Vulvovaginal candidiasis: managing thrush in pharmacy

David Weston 01/12/2025

Also known as thrush, vulvovaginal candidiasis is a common infection caused by an overgrowth of yeasts that naturally occur in the vagina. This article aims to outline risk factors, symptoms, differential diagnosis, pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment recommendations. By Zaheeda Patel BPharm, AACPA, MACP Learning objectives After completing this activity, pharmacists should be able to: understand

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