Do you really need a Prescription for Over-The-Counter Medicines?
In Northern Ireland we spend more than £8 million annually on medicines which can easily be bought in local pharmacies and other retail outlets. This could pay for: Hip replacement operations, more treatments for breast cancer and more community nurses.
Do you really need a prescription for Hay Fever and other allergies?
Medicines to treat hay fever and seasonal allergies are readily available to buy from local pharmacies and other retail outlets.
Please download the leaflets below for more information:
Taking Combination Medication for Pain Relief
Are you aware of the risks associated with some common painkillers? Sometimes we need to buy medicines to treat pain:
- What painkillers can be purchased in the Community Pharmacies?
- Taking medicines safely
- Risks of comination painkillers
- Addiction
Please watch this short video below on how to safely use pain relief medication and download the leaflets for more information:
Wasting Medicines
Help Wipe Out Waste! By reviewing Multiple Prescription Usage, you could help Fund other Necessary NHS Treatments.