This point-of-care tool puts everything you need in one place:

three quick screening questions, a clear decision rule for when to monitor versus refer, red flags that mean act now, and recommended language for talking to patients.

Favorite it as a quick reference and know exactly what to ask, what to watch for, and what to do next.

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A quick overview that lays out migraine disparities, myths, and shows where community pharmacists can help close the gap. 

It also includes a language guide to help pharmacists speak about migraine the right way. 

Share it with your team, or use it to start a conversation. The resources are useful for staff training or for sparking a conversation in your pharmacy.

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American Migraine Foundation. Racial disparities in migraine and headache care. (2021)

Coalition for Headache and Migraine Patients. Headache & migraine disease language & image guide. (2019)

Neurology. Factors Associated With, and Mitigation Strategies for, Health Care Disparities Faced by Patients With Headache Disorders. (2021)

Neurology. A self-administered screener for migraine in primary care: The ID Migraine validation study. (2003)

She buys OTC pain relievers every few weeks and rarely asks questions. Repeated purchases may signal recurring migraine attacks, medication overuse, or progression toward chronic migraine disease.

ASK: “How often are you experiencing headaches, and how often do you need to take medication to manage them?”

He misses events, avoids bright environments, and rests in dark rooms. His symptoms have been normalized for so long that neither he nor those around him recognize them as a treatable condition.

ASK: “Do your headaches prevent you from doing the things you need or want to do?”

She has had severe headaches for years with no migraine diagnosis. Past healthcare encounters focused on managing symptoms, not identifying the underlying condition. She continues to self-manage with no treatment plan.

ASK: “Has a healthcare professional ever talked with you about whether these headaches might be migraine disease?”

"I see you've been picking up pain relievers pretty often. Are headaches affecting your daily life?"

"What you're describing sounds like it could be migraine disease, not just a headache. There are prescription treatments that may help, both to manage attacks and prevent them.”

"I'd recommend bringing this up with your doctor at your next appointment. Would it help to know what to say when you go?"