NHS Consultation: Conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care

News - 21 February 2018

NHS England is launching a public consultation on reducing prescribing of over-the-counter medicines for 33 minor, short-term health concerns.
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In the year prior to June 2017, the NHS spent approximately £569 million on prescriptions for medicines which can be purchased over the counter from a pharmacy and other outlets such as supermarkets.

The aim of this consultation is to provide you with information about the proposed national guidance and to seek your views about the proposals.

It is recommend to read the consultation document before taking part in the consultation.

It is also available in Easy-Read format.

Interested in taking part?

Have your say in the consultation online

Book onto an event

The consultation will close on Wednesday 14 March 2018.

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