Health professionals in Warrington are no longer able to prescribe additional medications for short term minor health problems, unless there is a specialist clinical need or for certain other exemptions.
This includes:
– Medicines and treatments that are available to purchase over-the-counter, used for the treatment of minor, short-term medical conditions
– Medicines and treatments where there is limited evidence of clinical benefit or cost-effectiveness
- Medicines and treatments that are prescribed to treat conditions where there is no clinical need for treatment
Such as:
Pain killers for minor aches and pains
Tonics, vitamins and health supplements
Ear wax removers
Lozenges, throat sprays, mouthwashes, gargles and toothpastes
Indigestion remedies for occasional use
Creams for bruising, tattoos, and scars
Hair removal creams
Moisturisers and bath additives for dry skin
Sun creams
Foods and food supplements
Pain relief cream/ointment for short-term use
Oral antihistamines for hay fever
Decongestant nasal sprays and tablets
Teething gels and mouth ulcer treatments
Vaginal moisturisers (for example lubricant gels and creams)
Warts and verrucae paints
Heparinoid gel/cream
Antiperspirants
Antifungal treatments (for example for athletes foot)
Treatments for bites and stings
Treatments for cold sores
Antibacterial eye drops
Treatment for diarrhoea
Head lice treatments
Treatments for infant colic
Creams/ointments for nappy rash
Threadworm treatments
Treatments for vaginal thrush
Haemorrhoids treatment
Cough preparations
Eye care products (for example blepharitis wipes)
Probiotics
Treatments for mild acne
Dandruff and cradle cap treatments
Baby milks (unless a clinical need for a specialist milk)
For further information, about how you can be prepared to self-care at home for minor ailments, please visit: Warrington CCG’s guide to self care.
