Prescribing of over the counter medicines
South Sefton and Southport and Formby localities do not support the routine prescribing (NHS funding) of over-the-counter medicines for self-limiting conditions or minor ailments. There will be occasions however where prescribers may use their clinical judgement when consulting individual patients for a minor ailment and will decide if a prescription for an over-the-counter medicine is warranted. The CCGs supports signposting of their residents to selfcare solutions whenever possible and appropriate.
There are general exceptions to this, and this includes Individual patients where the clinician considers that their ability to self-manage is compromised as a consequence of medical, mental health or significant social vulnerability to the extent that their health and/or wellbeing could be adversely affected, if reliant on self-care. Consideration should also be given to safeguarding issues.
Please note that being exempt from paying a prescription charge does not automatically warrant an exception to the guidance
Please read the following document for more information: