Position Statement for prescribing preparations available to buy over the counter (OTC) for self-care
NHS Bromley CCG is committed to delivering best value by ensuring that we use our resources well. Therefore to help us to support the cost effective, evidence based use of medicines, NHS Bromley CCG no longer supports the routine prescribing of health supplements and medications that can be bought over the counter for self-limiting, short-term illnesses and minor conditions.
Examples of treatments available OTC which should no longer be routinely prescribed on the NHS in Bromley : (This list is not exhaustive)
Our list:
General Medical Council (May 2013) guidance 'Good practice in prescribing and managing medicines and devices' states the following: