Managing your medicines
Some medicines, that are available to buy over the counter (OTC) from pharmacies and supermarkets, are no longer prescribed by GP practices. GP practices will advise patients to buy these medicines OTC.
The medicines affected are those used to treat minor, short-term health conditions which:
- you can easily treat yourself (self-care) or
- should get better on their own (self-limiting)
Make sure your medicine cabinet is well stocked for the cold and flu season this winter and buy some over the counter medicines with the rest of your shopping.