The following medication can be purchased from a Community Pharmacy and will not be routinely prescribed by the practice for self-limiting conditions:
Analgesia:
- Paracetamol tablets / caplets / capsules / suspension
- Ibuprofen tablets / capsules / suspension
- Co-codamol 8mg/500mg tablets / capsules
- Topical analgesics: ibuprofen, diclofenac, methyl salicylate
Cough and Cold:
- Decongestants
- Simple linctus
- Sore throat treatments
- Normal saline nasal sprays / drops
Antihistamines and Allergy:
- Oral antihistamines: chlorphenamine, cetirizine, loratadine, acrivastine
- Allergy and steroid nasal sprays: beclomethasone / fluticasone (*18 years and over)
- Allergy eye drops: sodium cromoglycate, nedocromil
Vaginal Thrush (16 to 60 years; maximum 2 episodes in 6 months):
- Clotrimazole cream and pessaries
- Fluconazole 150mg capsule
Gastrointestinal:
- Constipation: lactulose, senna, docusate, bisacodyl (tablets and suppositories), ispaghula husk, glycerine suppositories
- Diarrhoea: loperamide, rehydration sachets
Haemorrhoids (Cream, ointment and suppositories):
- Local anaesthetics and astringents: lidocaine, benzocaine, cinchocaine, zinc oxide
- Corticosteroids: hydrocortisone
Dermatology:
- Emollients
- Corticosteroids for short courses (15g, 7 days treatment): Hydrocortisone 1% (*10 years and over), clobetasone (*12 years and over)
- Fungal treatments (topical): clotrimazole, miconazole, terbinafine, ketoconazole
- Fungal nail paints - warts and verruca: salicylic acid, freeze treatment
Heartburn & Indigestion:
- Antacids and alginates
Cold Sore Treatments:
- Aciclovir cream
Teething & Mouth Ulcers:
- Teething gels and pastes
- Mouth ulcer treatments
Head lice and Threadworm treatments
Thank you for your cooperation