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Prescribing

In line with National NHS guidance, Calderdale CCG is asking people with the following conditions to speak to a pharmacist for advice on treatments available to buy over the counter.

The CCG recommends that GPs don’t offer prescriptions for:

  • Acute Sore Throat
  • Infrequent cold sores of the lip
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Coughs and colds and nasal congestion
  • Cradle Cap
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Infant Colic
  • Mild Cystitis
  • Mild skin irritation
  • Dandruff
  • Diarrhoea (Adults)
  • Dry Eyes/Sore tired Eyes
  • Earwax
  • Excessive sweating
  • Head Lice
  • Indigestion and Heartburn
  • Infrequent Constipation
  • Infrequent Migraine
  • Insect bites and sting
  • Mild Acne
  • Mild Dry Skin
  • Sunburn due to excessive sun exposure
  • 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
  • Oral Thrush
  • Prevention of tooth decay
  • Ringworm/Athletes foot
  • Teething/Mild toothache
  • Threadworms
  • Travel Sickness
  • Warts and Verrucae

The following items are also typically unavailable on prescription:

  • Probiotics
  • Baby milks
  • Infant colic products
  • Vitamin supplements
  • Emollients (moisturisers) for minor dry skin conditions
  • Cosmetic products, including eflornithine for facial hair
  • Antifungal nail paints
  • Branded medicines*
  • Sunscreen products

GPs will still be able to prescribe these treatments in specific circumstances.