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Should your sore throat be treated with antibiotics? Sore throats account for 1.2 million GP consultations every year in England alone - and they affect many millions more who don't see their doctor. Most are viral and self-limiting, but around 1 in 10 are caused by a bacteria and may benefit from antibiotics. The tricky bit is telling the difference between the two but a new pharmacy-based test and treat initiative may help. Dr Mark Porter speaks to Peter Wilson, one of the authors of the pilot study, and Margaret McCartney is on hand to examine the evidence. First broadcast on Inside Health, 8 February 2017.