A
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Antacid
|
Cost
Tablets
£3.00 (24 tablets) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Rennies |
|
Drug
Anusol
|
Cost
Cream
£4.60 (23g) |
Age
18 years and over
|
Info
Patients with rectal bleeding are advised to consult with their GP first before buying any Anusol products. |
|
Drug
Anusol
|
Cost
Ointment
£4.69 (25g) |
Age
18 years and over
|
Info
Patients with rectal bleeding are advised to consult with their GP first before buying any Anusol products. |
|
Drug
Anusol
|
Cost
Suppositories
£4.99 (12 suppositories) |
Age
18 years and over
|
Info
Patients with rectal bleeding are advised to consult with their GP first before buying any Anusol products. |
|
Drug
Anusol HC
|
Cost
Cream
£6.49 (15g) |
Age
18 years and over
|
Info
HC products not recommended for more than 7 days. |
|
Drug
Anusol HC
|
Cost
Suppositories
£7.49 (12 suppositories) |
Age
18 years and over
|
Info
HC products not recommended for more than 7 days. |
|
Drug
Aproderm
|
Cost
Cream
£5.00 (50g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Aproderm
|
Cost
Cream
£10.00 (500g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Aproderm
|
Cost
Ointment
£2.50 (50g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Aproderm
|
Cost
Ointment
£5.50 (500g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Aquamax
|
Cost
Cream
£3.50 (100g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Aspirin 300mg
|
Cost
Tablets
£0.50 (16 tablets) |
Age
16 years and over
|
Info
Pack size of 32 can be bought in pharmacies |
|
Drug
Aspirin 300mg
|
Cost
Dispersible tablets
£0.60 (16 tablets) |
Age
16 years and over
|
Info
Pack size of 32 can be bought in pharmacies |
B
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Beclometasone 50mcg
|
Cost
Nasal spray
£9.00 (200 sprays/bottle) |
Age
18 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Beconase aqueous spray. Only licensed for chronic or seasonal rhinitis |
|
Drug
Benzoyl peroxide 5%
|
Cost
Gel
£8.00 (30g) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Acnecide |
|
Drug
Bepanthen
|
Cost
Ointment
£3.50 (30g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Bisacodyl 5mg
|
Cost
Tablets
£3.69 (20 tablets) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Dulcolax |
|
Drug
Bisacodyl 10mg
|
Cost
Suppositories
£6.00 (12 suppositories) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Dulcolax |
C
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Capasal Therapeutic shampoo
|
Cost
Shampoo
£8.47 (250mL) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
No age restrictions, recommended over 4 weeks old |
|
Drug
Carbomer based eye drops
|
Cost
Eye drops
£4.00 (10g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Viscotears, GelTears. Available as 0.2%. |
|
Drug
Carmellose based eye drops
|
Cost
Eye drops
£5.00 (10mL) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Cetirizine 1mg/mL
|
Cost
Oral solution
£5.00 (150mL) |
Age
2 years and over
|
Info
(sugar free) Example Brand(s): Benadryl |
|
Drug
Cetirizine 10mg
|
Cost
Tablets
£2.20 (30 tablets) |
Age
6 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Benadryl |
|
Drug
Cetraben
|
Cost
Cream
£5.00 (50g) |
Age
1 year and over
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Cetraben
|
Cost
Ointment
£8.00 (125g) |
Age
1 year and over
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Chloramphenicol 0.5%
|
Cost
Eye drops
£4.00 (10mL) |
Age
2 years and over
|
Info
For bacterial conjunctivitis only, which must be determined through appropriate symptom screening by a pharmacist. |
|
Drug
Chloramphenicol 1%
|
Cost
Eye ointment
£7.00 |
Age
2 years and over
|
Info
For bacterial conjunctivitis only, which must be determined through appropriate symptom screening by a pharmacist. |
|
Drug
Chlorphenamine 2mg/5mL
|
Cost
Liquid
£5.50 (150mL) |
Age
1 year and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Piriton |
|
Drug
Chlorphenamine 4mg
|
Cost
Tablets
£2.99 (28 tablets) |
Age
6 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Piriton |
|
Drug
Clobetasone 0.05%
|
Cost
Cream
£13.00 (15g) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Eumovate – Not licensed for OTC use on face, eyes, mucous membranes or genital area. Max 1 week duration of use. |
|
Drug
Clotrimazole cream 1%
|
Cost
Cream
£4.00 (20g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
Not licensed for pregnant women. Used for thrush, jock itch, athlete’s foot, ring worm and fungal nappy rash. |
|
Drug
Clotrimazole cream 2%
|
Cost
Cream
£7.00 (20g) |
Age
16 years to 60 years
|
Info
Not licensed for pregnant women, or if 2 episodes of vaginal thrush in the last 6 months. |
|
Drug
Clotrimazole pessary 500mg
|
Cost
Pessary
£11.00 (1 pessary) |
Age
16 years to 60 years
|
Info
Not licensed for pregnant women, or if 2 episodes of vaginal thrush in the last 6 months. |
|
Drug
Clotrimazole pessary 500mg and clotrimazole cream 2%
|
Cost
Cream & Pessary
£11.20 |
Age
16 years to 60 years
|
Info
Not licensed for pregnant women, or if 2 episodes of vaginal thrush in the last 6 months. |
|
Drug
Co-codamol 8/500 (Codeine 8mg + Paracetamol 500mg)
|
Cost
Tablets
£3.50 (32 tablets) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Can only be bought from pharmacies for short-term use. Maximum quantity that can be bought is 32 tablets. |
|
Drug
Co-codamol 8/500 (Codeine 8mg + Paracetamol 500mg)
|
Cost
Effervescent tablets
£5.50 (32 tablets) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Can only be bought from pharmacies for short-term use. Maximum quantity that can be bought is 32 tablets. |
|
Drug
Coal tar
|
Cost
Shampoo
£11.20 (250mL) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo |
|
Drug
Coal tar
|
Cost
Shampoo
£8.99 (150mL) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Polytar Scalp 4% Shampoo |
|
Drug
Colecalciferol (Vitamin D) 400 – 2000 IU
|
Cost
Tablets
£1.25 (60 tablets) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
This recommendation does not extend to the high strength preparations. |
|
Drug
Cyanocobalamin 50mcg (Vitamin B12)
|
Cost
Tablets
£1.95 (50 tablets) |
Age
-
|
Info
Strengths up to 1000micrograms available to buy. |
D
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Dentinox treatment shampoo
|
Cost
Shampoo
£4.25 (125mL) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Diclofenac 1.16%
|
Cost
Gel
£6.00 (30g) |
Age
14 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Voltarol |
|
Drug
Diclofenac 2.32%
|
Cost
Gel
£9.00 (30g) |
Age
14 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Voltarol |
|
Drug
Dimeticone
|
Cost
Drops
£2.60 (100mL) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Dentinox Infant Colic Drops |
|
Drug
Dimeticone 4%
|
Cost
Lotion
£16.00 (150mL) |
Age
6 months and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Hedrin. Note: These specific products only available to purchase from a pharmacy |
|
Drug
Disodium hydrogen citrate with glucose, potassium chloride and sodium chloride (Rehydration sachets)
|
Cost
Sachets
£3.50 (6 sachets) |
Age
No age restrictions (individual products vary)
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Dioralyte Oral powder Sachets. Available in different flavours, citrus, blackcurrant and plain. |
E
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
E45 Dry Scalp Relief
|
Cost
Shampoo
£6.99 (200mL) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
E45 Dry Scalp Relief
|
Cost
Shampoo
£9.74 (500mL) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
F
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Fluconazole capsule 150mcg
|
Cost
Capsules
£3.00 (1 capsule) |
Age
16 years to 60 years
|
Info
Not licensed for use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding |
|
Drug
Fluticasone propionate 50mcg
|
Cost
Nasal spray
£8.00 (60 sprays/bottle) |
Age
18 years and over
|
Info
Only licensed for chronic or seasonal rhinitis. |
G
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Gaviscon Double action
|
Cost
Liquid
£13.00 (500mL) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
(Mint or aniseed or mixed berry) |
H
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Heartburn relief
|
Cost
Liquid
£6.50 (500mL) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Generic own brand heartburn relief liquid |
|
Drug
Hydrocortisone 1%
|
Cost
Cream
£6.00 (15g) |
Age
10 years and over
|
Info
Not licensed OTC for use on face, eyes, mucous membranes or genital areas. Max 1 week duration of use. |
|
Drug
Hydrocortisone 1%
|
Cost
Ointment
£6.00 (15g) |
Age
10 years and over
|
Info
Not licensed OTC for use on face, eyes, mucous membranes or genital areas. Max 1 week duration of use. |
|
Drug
Hydrocortisone 1%/Miconazole 2%
|
Cost
Cream
£8.00 (15g) |
Age
10 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Daktacort Hydrocortisone. Licensed OTC for sweat rash and athlete’s foot. Not licensed for OTC use on face, eyes, mucous membranes or genital area. Max 1 week duration of use. |
|
Drug
Hydromol
|
Cost
Ointment
£5.50 (125g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Hydromol
|
Cost
Ointment
£10.00 (500g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Hypromellose based eye drops
|
Cost
Eye drops
£3.00 (10mL) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
Example Brand(s): AacuLose, Ocufresh. Available as 0.3%, and 0.5%. |
I
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Ibuprofen 5%
|
Cost
Gel
£5.00 (50g) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Ibuprofen 10%
|
Cost
Gel
£9.00 (50g) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Ibuprofen 100mg/5mL
|
Cost
Suspension
£4.00 (100mL) |
Age
3 months and over
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Ibuprofen 200mg
|
Cost
Tablets
£0.50 (16 tablets) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Pack size of up to 96 can be bought in pharmacies. |
|
Drug
Ibuprofen 400mg
|
Cost
Tablets
£4.00 (24 tablets) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Pack size of up to 96 can be bought in pharmacies. 400mg strength can only be bought from pharmacies |
|
Drug
Ispaghula
|
Cost
Sachets
£5.49 (10 sachets) |
Age
6 years and over (individual products vary)
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Fybogel. |
K
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Ketoconazole 2%
|
Cost
Shampoo
£9.99 (60mL) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Nizoral. |
|
Drug
Ketoconazole 2%
|
Cost
Shampoo
£13.99 (100mL) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Nizoral. |
L
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Lactase
|
Cost
Drops
£10.00 (7mL) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Colief Infant Drops |
|
Drug
Lactulose
|
Cost
Liquid
£6.60 (300mL) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
Can be taken in pregnancy and while breastfeeding |
|
Drug
Lactulose
|
Cost
Liquid
£8.60 (500mL) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
Can be taken in pregnancy and while breastfeeding |
|
Drug
Loperamide 2mg
|
Cost
Capsules
£1.99 (6 capsules) |
Age
12 years and over (individual products vary)
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Imodium |
|
Drug
Loperamide 2mg
|
Cost
Orodispersible tablets
£5.75 (6 tablets) |
Age
12 years and over (individual products vary)
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Imodium Instants |
|
Drug
Loratadine 5mg/5mL
|
Cost
Liquid
£6.00 (70mL) |
Age
2 years and over
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Loratadine 10mg
|
Cost
Tablets
£2.75 (30 tablets) |
Age
6 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Clarityn Allergy |
M
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Macrogol
|
Cost
Sachets
£14.79 (28 sachets) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Laxido and Movicol. Recommend the patient asks at a local pharmacy as product can be cheaper |
|
Drug
Malathion 0.5%
|
Cost
Liquid
£25.00 (150mL) |
Age
6 months and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Derbac M. Note: These specific products only available to purchase from a pharmacy |
|
Drug
Metanium
|
Cost
Ointment
£4.00 (40g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Multivitamin
|
Cost
Drops
£7.00 (25mL) |
Age
Birth to 12 years only
|
Info
Abidec drops |
|
Drug
Multivitamin
|
Cost
Drops
£4.55 (30mL) |
Age
1 month and over
|
Info
Dalivit drops |
|
Drug
Multivitamin
|
Cost
Tablets
£3.00 (90 tablets) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Childrens products are available |
O
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Oilatum Scalp Anti-Dandruff
|
Cost
Shampoo
£12.99 (100mL) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
|
P
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Paracetamol 120mg/5mL
|
Cost
Suspension
£3.50 (100mL) |
Age
2 months and over
|
Info
Can be taken in pregnancy and breastfeeding. |
|
Drug
Paracetamol 250mg/5mL
|
Cost
Suspension
£4.00 (80mL) |
Age
6 years and over
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Paracetamol 500mg
|
Cost
Tablets
£0.40 (16 tablets ) |
Age
10 years and over
|
Info
The maximum tablets that can be bought at all outlets is 16. Pharmacies can sell 32, legally they can sell up to 96 at the discretion of the pharmacist. |
|
Drug
Paracetamol 500mg
|
Cost
Soluble tablets
£4.00 (24 tablets) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Pharmacies can sell 32, legally they can sell up to 100 at the discretion of the pharmacist. |
|
Drug
Paraffin based P/F eye ointments
|
Cost
Eye ointment
£5.00 (5g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Xailin Night, Hylo Night. |
|
Drug
Peptac
|
Cost
Liquid
£8.00 (500mL) |
Age
6 years and over
|
Info
Can be taken in pregnancy and while breastfeeding |
|
Drug
Permethrin 1%
|
Cost
Scalp application
£12.00 (2 x 59mL) |
Age
6 months and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Lyclear Crème Rinse. Note: These specific products only available to purchase from a pharmacy |
|
Drug
Potassium bicarbonate, sodium alginate
|
Cost
Liquid
£13.00 (500mL) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Gaviscon Advance oral suspension Non branded products can be bought at local pharmacies or retail outlets. |
S
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Senna 7.5mg
|
Cost
Tablets
£2.49 (20 tablets) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Senokot. Tablet pack sizes up to 100 available in pharmacies. Pack size determines licensing. 20 pack is for 18 years and over |
|
Drug
Senna 7.5mg/5mL
|
Cost
Syrup
£7.50 (150mL) |
Age
12 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Senokot. |
|
Drug
Simeticone
|
Cost
Drops
£5.50 (55mL) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Infacol |
|
Drug
Sodium cromoglicate 2%
|
Cost
Eye drops
£5.00 (10mL) |
Age
6 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Boots hay fever relief |
|
Drug
Sodium hyaluronate based eye drops
|
Cost
Eye drops
£6.00 (10mL) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Eyeaze, Hylo-tear, Xailin HA. Available as: 0.03%, 0.1%, 0.15%, 0.18%, 0.2%, 0.25%, 0.3% and 0.4%. |
|
Drug
Sudocrem
|
Cost
Cream
£5.00 (125g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
U
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Urea shampoo
|
Cost
Shampoo
£11.62 (250mL) |
Age
3 years and over
|
Info
Example Brand(s): Eucerin Calming Urea Shampoo |
V
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Vitamin B
|
Cost
Tablets
£1.99 (90 tablets) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
Children at the discretion of the physician. All vitamin B products can be bought at pharmacy/ retail outlet |
|
Drug
Vitamin C 500mg
|
Cost
Tablets
£1.49 (30 tablets) |
Age
-
|
Info
Paitents may be suitable for Healthy Start vitamins |
|
Drug
Vitamin D
|
Cost
Drops
£5.00 (30mL) |
Age
-
|
Info
Paitents may be suitable for Healthy Start vitamins |
Z
| Drug | Cost | Age | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Drug
Zerobase
|
Cost
Cream
£2.00 (50g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Zerobase
|
Cost
Cream
£10.00 (500g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Zerocream
|
Cost
Cream
£4.50 (50g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Zerocream
|
Cost
Cream
£7.50 (500g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Zeroderm
|
Cost
Ointment
£4.50 (125g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Zerodouble Gel
|
Cost
Gel
£4.00 (100g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Zerodouble Gel
|
Cost
Gel
£9.00 (500g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Zeroveen
|
Cost
Cream
£5.50 (100g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|
|
Drug
Zeroveen
|
Cost
Cream
£19.00 (500g) |
Age
No age restrictions
|
Info
|