Prescribing of “Over the Counter” Medication Has Changed

From 1 October 2018, GP surgeries are no longer routinely prescribing a range of over the counter medicines and vitamins associated with minor ailments (for eg. colds, coughs etc) and short term conditions.

Please view the NHS Leaflet showing the 35 conditions this applies to.

Please view a list of useful medicines to have at home in your medicine cabinet.