Prescribing of over the counter medicines is changing
Your
GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for over the
counter medicines for a range of short-term, minor health concerns.
Instead,
over the counter medicines are available to buy in a pharmacy or supermarket in
your local community.
The
team of qualified healthcare professionals at your local pharmacy can offer
clinical advice to safely and effectively manage minor health concerns. This includes:
For
more information and support
Visit
the NHS website, nhs.uk/OTCmedicines.