Items and Conditions for which you will not normally be able to have a prescription
Below is a list of items and conditions for which you will not normally be able to have a prescription for.
Items of limited clinical effectiveness
- Probiotics
- Vitamins and Minerals
Self-limiting Conditions
- Acute Sore Throat
- Cold Sores
- Conjunctivitis
- Coughs and Colds and Nasal Congestion
- Cradle Cap
Minor Conditions suitable for self Care
- Mild Cystitis
- Contact Dermatitis
- Dandruff
- Diarrhoea (Adults)
- Dry Eyes/Sore (tired) eyes
- Earwax
- Excessive sweating (mild – moderate hyperhidrosis)
- Head Lice
- Indigestion and Heartburn
- Infrequent Constipation
- Infrequent Migraines
- Insect bites and stings
- Mild Acne
- Mild Dry Skin
- Sunburn/Sun Protection
- Mild to Moderate Hay fever/Seasonal Rhinitis
- Minor Burns and Scalds
- Minor conditions associated with pain, discomfort and/fever. (e.g. aches and sprains, headache, period pain, back pain)
- Mouth Ulcers
- Nappy Rash
- Prevention of dental caries
- Ringworm/Athletes foot
- Teething/Mild Toothache
- Threadworms
- Travel Sickness Tablets
- Warts and Verrucae
For more information please visit our Treatment Room or the NHS Choices website.