{"id":3870,"date":"2025-03-27T12:53:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T12:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/?page_id=3870"},"modified":"2025-03-28T11:06:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T11:06:32","slug":"otc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/value\/pqs\/25-26\/otc\/","title":{"rendered":"OTC medicines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bre brf brg brh bri brj brk brl brm brn bro brp brq brr brs brt bru brv brw brx bry brz bsa bsb bsc bsd bse bsf bsg bsh bsi bsj bsk bsl\" dir=\"ltr\">The budget and spend information pages within the DiiS can be used to identify potential savings opportunities and to track progress against the financial indicators.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/items-which-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed-in-primary-care-policy-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England have produced a list of items which should not be prescribed in general practice and can be bought over the counter in a local shop or pharmacy.<\/a> As a result, <a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/health\/medicines\/counter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS Dorset has asked that GP teams no longer prescribe items for the conditions listed.<\/a> This allows GP teams to focus on caring for people who have more complex needs.<\/p>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Patients can be signposted to the NHS Dorset <a id=\"menur3ls\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/health\/medicines\/helpyournhs\/\" href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/health\/medicines\/helpyournhs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link #HelpyourNHS campaign webpage\">#HelpyourNHS campaign webpage<\/a> for more information regarding the prescribing of over the counter medicines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:40.8px;--awb-icon-width:40.8px;--awb-icon-height:40.8px;--awb-icon-margin:16.8px;--awb-content-margin:57.6px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:21.12px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Acute sore throat<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Infrequent cold sores of the lip<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Conjunctivitis<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Coughs, colds and nasal congestion<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Cradle cap<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Haemorrhoids<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Infant colic<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Mild cystitis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Mild irritant dermatitis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Dandruff<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Diarrhoea<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Dry eyes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Earwax<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Excessive sweating<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Head lice<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Indigestion and heartburn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Infrequent constipation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Infrequent migraine<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Insect bites and stings<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Mild acne<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:40.8px;--awb-icon-width:40.8px;--awb-icon-height:40.8px;--awb-icon-margin:16.8px;--awb-content-margin:57.6px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:21.12px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Mild dry skin\/sunburn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Mild \u2013 mod hayfever\/allergic rhinitis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Minor burns and scalds<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Minor conditions associated with pain, discomfort and\/fever<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Mouth ulcers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Nappy rash<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Oral thrush<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Prevention of dental caries (toothpaste)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Probiotics<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Ringworm\/athlete&#8217;s foot<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Teething\/mild toothache<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Threadworm<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Travel sickness<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Warts and verrucae<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Vitamins and minerals<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Topical fungal nail treatments<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/value\/otc\/#cold\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Cold sore cream<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/value\/otc\/#dandruff\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Dandruff<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/value\/otc\/#eyes\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Dry eyes<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/value\/otc\/#sweating\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Excessive sweating<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/value\/otc\/#fungal\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Fungal nail treatments<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/value\/otc\/#haemorrhoids\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Haemorrhoids<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/value\/otc\/#indigestion\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Indigestion and heartburn<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-8 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/value\/otc\/#dryskin\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Mild dry skin<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-9 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/value\/otc\/#hayfever\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Mild &#8211; mod hayfever\/allergic rhinitis<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-10 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/value\/otc\/#minor\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Minor conditions associated with pain, discomfort and fever<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-11 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/value\/otc\/#dental\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Prevention of dental caries (toothpaste)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-12 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/value\/otc\/#sunburn\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Sunburn<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-13 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/value\/otc\/#vitamins\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Vitamins and minerals<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"cold\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Cold sore cream<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-3870-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-994eae6b434f8bb69 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_994eae6b434f8bb69\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"994eae6b434f8bb69\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-1\" data-target=\"#994eae6b434f8bb69\" href=\"#994eae6b434f8bb69\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are you asking me to do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"994eae6b434f8bb69\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_994eae6b434f8bb69\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/items-which-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed-in-primary-care-policy-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ui-provider nw bev bew bex bey bez bfa bfb bfc bfd bfe bff bfg bfh bfi bfj bfk bfl bfm bfn bfo bfp bfq bfr bfs bft bfu bfv bfw bfx bfy bfz bga bgb bgc\" dir=\"ltr\">In line with the NHSE OTC guidance (taking into account the exception criteria).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"ui-provider ee bxr bxs bxt bxu bxv bxw bxx bxy bxz bya byb byc byd bye byf byg byh byi byj byk byl bym byn byo byp byq byr bys byt byu byv byw byx byy\" dir=\"ltr\">Identify all repeat primary care prescriptions for aciclovir 5% 5g and cease prescribing<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-24ec9e51a06a1eefa fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_24ec9e51a06a1eefa\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"24ec9e51a06a1eefa\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-1\" data-target=\"#24ec9e51a06a1eefa\" href=\"#24ec9e51a06a1eefa\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are you asking me to do this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"24ec9e51a06a1eefa\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_24ec9e51a06a1eefa\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/cold-sores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England advises that cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus usually clear up without treatment within 7-10 days<strong>.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Antiviral creams can be purchased from a pharmacy without a prescription, and if used correctly can ease symptoms and speed up the healing time. To be effective, these treatments should be applied as soon as the first signs of a cold sore appear. Using an antiviral cream after this initial period is unlikely to have much effect<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-cd4d109c56b02b9a5 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_cd4d109c56b02b9a5\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cd4d109c56b02b9a5\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-1\" data-target=\"#cd4d109c56b02b9a5\" href=\"#cd4d109c56b02b9a5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I do it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cd4d109c56b02b9a5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_cd4d109c56b02b9a5\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider ee bxr bxs bxt bxu bxv bxw bxx bxy bxz bya byb byc byd bye byf byg byh byi byj byk byl bym byn byo byp byq byr bys byt byu byv byw byx byy\" dir=\"ltr\">Use the SystmOne search provided to identify repeat prescriptions for aciclovir 5% 5g. Deprescribe and communicate the changes to patients involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-4b9876619d15f6cb3 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_4b9876619d15f6cb3\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"4b9876619d15f6cb3\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-1\" data-target=\"#4b9876619d15f6cb3\" href=\"#4b9876619d15f6cb3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What resources\/support is provided to help me deliver this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"4b9876619d15f6cb3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_4b9876619d15f6cb3\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>SystmOne search: Dorset SystmOne GPs\/PQS Finance 2526\/F8 Low acuity prescribing OTC<\/p>\n<p>Template patient text message:<\/p>\n<p><em>NHS England has highlighted that cold sore creams should not be supplied on prescription but bought from a shop or pharmacy instead. NHS Dorset has asked all GP teams to stop prescribing these items. This is to help your local NHS. We have updated your prescription. For more information visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs\">www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Template-Patient-Letter-Cold-Sore-Cream-1.docx\">Template patient letter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0.pdf\">320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/policy-guidance-conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed-in-primary-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England \u00bb Policy guidance: conditions for which over the counter items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"dandruff\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Dandruff<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-3870-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d654588d2c5734637 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d654588d2c5734637\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d654588d2c5734637\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-2\" data-target=\"#d654588d2c5734637\" href=\"#d654588d2c5734637\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are you asking me to do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d654588d2c5734637\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d654588d2c5734637\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/items-which-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed-in-primary-care-policy-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ui-provider nw bev bew bex bey bez bfa bfb bfc bfd bfe bff bfg bfh bfi bfj bfk bfl bfm bfn bfo bfp bfq bfr bfs bft bfu bfv bfw bfx bfy bfz bga bgb bgc\" dir=\"ltr\">In line with the NHSE OTC guidance (taking into account the exception criteria).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cease prescribing of anti-dandruff preparations for mild to moderate conditions. Instead, advise patients to purchase these items over the counter.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: There are certain scenarios where patients should continue to have their treatments prescribed and these exceptions are outlined in the OTC guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-223fc9e4c2fefdc1c fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_223fc9e4c2fefdc1c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"223fc9e4c2fefdc1c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-2\" data-target=\"#223fc9e4c2fefdc1c\" href=\"#223fc9e4c2fefdc1c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are you asking me to do this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"223fc9e4c2fefdc1c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_223fc9e4c2fefdc1c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>As per NHS England guidance, GPs should not prescribe items for patients that can be safely and appropriately purchased from a community pharmacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-69423266c7c0ce2ba fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_69423266c7c0ce2ba\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"69423266c7c0ce2ba\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-2\" data-target=\"#69423266c7c0ce2ba\" href=\"#69423266c7c0ce2ba\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I do it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"69423266c7c0ce2ba\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_69423266c7c0ce2ba\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Run the SystmOne search provided to identify the patients who are receiving these items on repeat prescription.<\/p>\n<p>Communicate the changes to patients involved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0ea1af4a68b01f6ae fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0ea1af4a68b01f6ae\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0ea1af4a68b01f6ae\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-2\" data-target=\"#0ea1af4a68b01f6ae\" href=\"#0ea1af4a68b01f6ae\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What resources\/support is provided to help me deliver this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0ea1af4a68b01f6ae\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0ea1af4a68b01f6ae\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>SystmOne search: Dorset SystmOne GPs\/PQS Finance 2526\/F8 Low acuity prescribing OTC<\/p>\n<p>Template patient text message:<\/p>\n<p><em>NHS England has highlighted that anti-dandruff preparations should not be supplied on prescription but bought from a shop or pharmacy instead. NHS Dorset has asked all GP teams to stop prescribing these items. This is to help your local NHS. We have updated your prescription. For more information visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs\">www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/OTC-Dandruff-preparation-template-letter-1.docx\">Patient template letter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/over-the-counter-quick-reference-guide.pdf\">NHS England quick reference guide for healthcare professionals \u2013 conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0.pdf\">320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/policy-guidance-conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed-in-primary-care\/\">NHS England \u00bb Policy guidance: conditions for which over the counter items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/over-the-counter-quick-reference-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Healthcare professionals \u2013 conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"eyes\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Dry eyes<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-3870-3\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-dd61cbee345f7306c fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_dd61cbee345f7306c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dd61cbee345f7306c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-3\" data-target=\"#dd61cbee345f7306c\" href=\"#dd61cbee345f7306c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are you asking me to do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dd61cbee345f7306c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_dd61cbee345f7306c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/items-which-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed-in-primary-care-policy-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ui-provider nw bev bew bex bey bez bfa bfb bfc bfd bfe bff bfg bfh bfi bfj bfk bfl bfm bfn bfo bfp bfq bfr bfs bft bfu bfv bfw bfx bfy bfz bga bgb bgc\" dir=\"ltr\">In line with the NHSE OTC guidance (taking into account the exception criteria).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where possible, cease prescribing for mild\/moderate dry eye syndrome or sore tired eyes and encourage patients to buy products over the counter. If a product is deemed necessary, prescribe according to the Dorset guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-fa5a40056e2281b2a fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_fa5a40056e2281b2a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fa5a40056e2281b2a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-3\" data-target=\"#fa5a40056e2281b2a\" href=\"#fa5a40056e2281b2a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are you asking me to do this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"fa5a40056e2281b2a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_fa5a40056e2281b2a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most cases of dry eye syndrome\/disease self-resolve. Self-care advice and treatment options are available over the counter and therefore prescriptions should not routinely be offered in primary care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2ecc93ecad957a294 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_2ecc93ecad957a294\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2ecc93ecad957a294\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-3\" data-target=\"#2ecc93ecad957a294\" href=\"#2ecc93ecad957a294\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I do it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2ecc93ecad957a294\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_2ecc93ecad957a294\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use the SystmOne searches provided to identify patients prescribed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Products<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for mild dry\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eye which could be purchased over the counter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advise patients that mild\/moderate dry eye syndrome or sore tired eyes can be self-managed with good eyelid hygiene and avoidance of environmental factors. Recommend that lubricant eye treatments are available over the counter in a range of drops, gels and ointments.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Communicate the changes to patients involved.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-262aa1ffdc625f373 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_262aa1ffdc625f373\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"262aa1ffdc625f373\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-3\" data-target=\"#262aa1ffdc625f373\" href=\"#262aa1ffdc625f373\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What resources\/support is provided to help me deliver this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"262aa1ffdc625f373\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_262aa1ffdc625f373\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>SystmOne search: Dorset SystmOne GPs\/PQS Finance 2526\/F8 Low acuity prescribing OTC<\/p>\n<p>Template patient text message:<\/p>\n<p><em>NHS England has highlighted that preparations for mild\/moderate dry eye should not be supplied on prescription but bought from a shop or pharmacy instead. NHS Dorset has asked all GP teams to stop prescribing these items. This is to help your local NHS. We have updated your prescription. For more information visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs\">https:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Template-Patient-Letter-Dry-Eyes-OTC-1.docx\">Template patient letter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dorsetformulary.nhs.uk\/chaptersSubDetails.asp?FormularySectionID=11&amp;SubSectionRef=11.08.01&amp;SubSectionID=A100&amp;drugmatch=3649#3649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dorset Formulary \u2013 dry eyes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/Downloads\/aboutus\/medicines-management\/NHS%20Dorset%20Site\/In%20Focus%20-%20Dry%20Eyes%202021.pdf?boxtype=pdf&amp;g=false&amp;s=true&amp;s2=false&amp;r=wide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NHS Dorset \u2013\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">In Focus \u2013 dry eyes<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/over-the-counter-quick-reference-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NHS England quick reference guide for healthcare professionals \u2013 conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0.pdf\">320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/policy-guidance-conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed-in-primary-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England \u00bb Policy guidance: conditions for which over the counter items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"sweating\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Excessive sweating<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-3870-4\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-1a7f2d0b0ab963b20 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_1a7f2d0b0ab963b20\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1a7f2d0b0ab963b20\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-4\" data-target=\"#1a7f2d0b0ab963b20\" href=\"#1a7f2d0b0ab963b20\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are you asking me to do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1a7f2d0b0ab963b20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_1a7f2d0b0ab963b20\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/items-which-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed-in-primary-care-policy-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ui-provider nw bev bew bex bey bez bfa bfb bfc bfd bfe bff bfg bfh bfi bfj bfk bfl bfm bfn bfo bfp bfq bfr bfs bft bfu bfv bfw bfx bfy bfz bga bgb bgc\" dir=\"ltr\">In line with the NHSE OTC guidance (taking into account the exception criteria).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cease prescribing of antiperspirant preparations for mild to moderate conditions. Instead, advise patients to purchase these items over the counter.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: There are certain scenarios where patients should continue to have their treatments prescribed and these exceptions are outlined in the OTC guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d7adb40349e1f490a fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d7adb40349e1f490a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d7adb40349e1f490a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-4\" data-target=\"#d7adb40349e1f490a\" href=\"#d7adb40349e1f490a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are you asking me to do this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d7adb40349e1f490a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d7adb40349e1f490a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>As per NHS England guidance, GPs should not prescribe items for patients that can be safely and appropriately purchased from a community pharmacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c0ecbcaf578fbedbb fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c0ecbcaf578fbedbb\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c0ecbcaf578fbedbb\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-4\" data-target=\"#c0ecbcaf578fbedbb\" href=\"#c0ecbcaf578fbedbb\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I do it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c0ecbcaf578fbedbb\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c0ecbcaf578fbedbb\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Run the SystmOne search provided to identify the patients who are receiving these items on repeat prescription.<\/p>\n<p>Communicate the changes to patients involved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-fef99db48e65c23b2 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_fef99db48e65c23b2\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fef99db48e65c23b2\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-4\" data-target=\"#fef99db48e65c23b2\" href=\"#fef99db48e65c23b2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What resources\/support is provided to help me deliver this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"fef99db48e65c23b2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_fef99db48e65c23b2\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>SystmOne search: Dorset SystmOne GPs\/PQS Finance 2526\/F8 Low acuity prescribing OTC<\/p>\n<p>Template patient text message:<\/p>\n<p><em>NHS England advise that preparations for excessive sweating should not be supplied on prescription but bought from a shop or pharmacy instead. NHS Dorset has asked all GP teams to stop prescribing these items. This is to help your local NHS. We have updated your prescription. For more information visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs\">www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/OTC-Antiperspirant-template-letter-2.docx\">Patient template letter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/over-the-counter-quick-reference-guide.pdf\">NHS England quick reference guide for healthcare professionals \u2013 conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0.pdf\">320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/policy-guidance-conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed-in-primary-care\/\">NHS England \u00bb Policy guidance: conditions for which over the counter items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"fungal\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Fungal nail treatments<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Topical fungal nail treatment deprescribing<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-3870-5\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3b0b0748b97960dcf fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3b0b0748b97960dcf\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3b0b0748b97960dcf\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-5\" data-target=\"#3b0b0748b97960dcf\" href=\"#3b0b0748b97960dcf\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are you asking me to do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3b0b0748b97960dcf\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3b0b0748b97960dcf\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46018480 BCX9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/items-which-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed-in-primary-care-policy-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ui-provider nw bev bew bex bey bez bfa bfb bfc bfd bfe bff bfg bfh bfi bfj bfk bfl bfm bfn bfo bfp bfq bfr bfs bft bfu bfv bfw bfx bfy bfz bga bgb bgc\" dir=\"ltr\">In line with the NHSE OTC guidance (taking into account the exception criteria).<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46018480 BCX9\">Review all\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46018480 BCX9\">prescriptions for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46018480 BCX9\">\u00a0amorolfine 5% medicated nail lacquer or tioconazole 283mg\/ml medicated nail lacquer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46018480 BCX9\"> and review suitability of on-going supply.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3a273946e24d04736 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3a273946e24d04736\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3a273946e24d04736\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-5\" data-target=\"#3a273946e24d04736\" href=\"#3a273946e24d04736\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are you asking me to do this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3a273946e24d04736\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3a273946e24d04736\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Topical fungal nail treatments are currently non-formulary.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">These treatments have\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a low cure rate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and treatment is required for three to six months.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Topical therapy should only be considered if the infection is mild and superficial or where oral treatment is contra-indicated or not tolerated. In these cases, patients should be advised to purchase over the counter (OTC) amorolfine 5% nail lacquer for the treatment of a maximum of 2 nails.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-dd3ebec5b8162ea5e fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_dd3ebec5b8162ea5e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dd3ebec5b8162ea5e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-5\" data-target=\"#dd3ebec5b8162ea5e\" href=\"#dd3ebec5b8162ea5e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I do it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dd3ebec5b8162ea5e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_dd3ebec5b8162ea5e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use the SystmOne search provided to identify patients, review prescriptions, and consider deprescribing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Communicate the changes to patients involved.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d9e80ff547a330a8a fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d9e80ff547a330a8a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d9e80ff547a330a8a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-5\" data-target=\"#d9e80ff547a330a8a\" href=\"#d9e80ff547a330a8a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What resources\/support is provided to help me deliver this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d9e80ff547a330a8a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d9e80ff547a330a8a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>SystmOne search: Dorset SystmOne GPs\/PQS Finance 2526\/F8 Low acuity prescribing OTC<\/p>\n<p>Template patient text message:<\/p>\n<p><em>NHS Dorset has asked GPs to review prescribing for topical fungal nail infections. Your treatment is classed as non formulary because it offers a low cure rate and should not be routinely prescribed. If you wish to continue with the treatment, it can be brought over the counter. For more information visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs\">www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Template-Patient-Letter-Fungal-Nail-Treatments.docx\">Template patient letter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dorsetformulary.nhs.uk\/chaptersSubDetails.asp?FormularySectionID=13&amp;SubSectionRef=13.10.02&amp;SubSectionID=A100&amp;drugmatch=1281#1281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dorset Formulary \u2013 antifungal treatments<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/openprescribing.net\/measure\/fungal\/sicbl\/11J\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenPrescribing \u2013 antifungal nail treatment prescriptions in Dorset<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cks.nice.org.uk\/topics\/fungal-nail-infection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NICE CKS \u2013 fungal nail infection<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/over-the-counter-quick-reference-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NHS England quick reference guide for healthcare professionals \u2013 conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0.pdf\">320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/policy-guidance-conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed-in-primary-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England \u00bb Policy guidance: conditions for which over the counter items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"haemorrhoids\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Haemorrhoids<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-3870-6\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d4dda8d5d1f556875 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d4dda8d5d1f556875\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d4dda8d5d1f556875\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-6\" data-target=\"#d4dda8d5d1f556875\" href=\"#d4dda8d5d1f556875\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are you asking me to do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d4dda8d5d1f556875\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d4dda8d5d1f556875\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/items-which-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed-in-primary-care-policy-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ui-provider nw bev bew bex bey bez bfa bfb bfc bfd bfe bff bfg bfh bfi bfj bfk bfl bfm bfn bfo bfp bfq bfr bfs bft bfu bfv bfw bfx bfy bfz bga bgb bgc\" dir=\"ltr\">In line with the NHSE OTC guidance (taking into account the exception criteria).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cease prescribing of haemorrhoid preparations for mild to moderate conditions. Instead, advise patients to purchase these items over the counter.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: There are certain scenarios where patients should continue to have their treatments prescribed and these exceptions are outlined in the OTC guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a1dba26b1b04037e1 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a1dba26b1b04037e1\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a1dba26b1b04037e1\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-6\" data-target=\"#a1dba26b1b04037e1\" href=\"#a1dba26b1b04037e1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are you asking me to do this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a1dba26b1b04037e1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a1dba26b1b04037e1\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>As per NHS England guidance, GPs should not prescribe items for patients that can be safely and appropriately purchased from a community pharmacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3f86748c6cf0aec74 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3f86748c6cf0aec74\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3f86748c6cf0aec74\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-6\" data-target=\"#3f86748c6cf0aec74\" href=\"#3f86748c6cf0aec74\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I do it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3f86748c6cf0aec74\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3f86748c6cf0aec74\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Run the SystmOne search provided to identify the patients who are receiving these items on repeat prescription.<\/p>\n<p>Communicate the changes to patients involved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7295305d2dcd5d76a fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7295305d2dcd5d76a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7295305d2dcd5d76a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-6\" data-target=\"#7295305d2dcd5d76a\" href=\"#7295305d2dcd5d76a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What resources\/support is provided to help me deliver this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7295305d2dcd5d76a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7295305d2dcd5d76a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>SystmOne search: Dorset SystmOne GPs\/PQS Finance 2526\/F8 Low acuity prescribing OTC<\/p>\n<p>Template patient text message:<\/p>\n<p style=\"background: #F9F9FB;margin: 0cm 0cm 15.0pt 0cm\"><em>NHS England has advised that preparations for haemorrhoids should not be supplied on prescription but bought from a shop or pharmacy instead. NHS Dorset has asked all GP teams to stop prescribing these items. This is to help your local NHS. We have updated your prescription. For more information visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs\">https:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/OTC-Haemorrhoid-preparation-1.docx\">Template patient letter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/over-the-counter-quick-reference-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NHS England quick reference guide for healthcare professionals \u2013 conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0.pdf\">320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/policy-guidance-conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed-in-primary-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England \u00bb Policy guidance: conditions for which over the counter items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"indigestion\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Indigestion and heartburn<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-3870-7\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-60b4c9341d43247eb fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_60b4c9341d43247eb\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"60b4c9341d43247eb\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-7\" data-target=\"#60b4c9341d43247eb\" href=\"#60b4c9341d43247eb\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are you asking me to do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"60b4c9341d43247eb\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_60b4c9341d43247eb\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/items-which-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed-in-primary-care-policy-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ui-provider nw bev bew bex bey bez bfa bfb bfc bfd bfe bff bfg bfh bfi bfj bfk bfl bfm bfn bfo bfp bfq bfr bfs bft bfu bfv bfw bfx bfy bfz bga bgb bgc\" dir=\"ltr\">In line with the NHSE OTC guidance (taking into account the exception criteria).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Review all repeat prescriptions for indigestion &amp; heartburn medicines which can be bought as general sales list or pharmacy medicines and review suitability for on-going supply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b433d9c96588bc402 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b433d9c96588bc402\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b433d9c96588bc402\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-7\" data-target=\"#b433d9c96588bc402\" href=\"#b433d9c96588bc402\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are you asking me to do this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b433d9c96588bc402\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b433d9c96588bc402\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>NHS England has identified indigestion &amp; heartburn as conditions which should be managed with self-care. NHS Dorset has asked GP practices to stop prescribing these items.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7592c7a93db7dadbd fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7592c7a93db7dadbd\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7592c7a93db7dadbd\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-7\" data-target=\"#7592c7a93db7dadbd\" href=\"#7592c7a93db7dadbd\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I do it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7592c7a93db7dadbd\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7592c7a93db7dadbd\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Use the SystmOne search provided to identify prescriptions for review and communicate changes to affected patients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-cba7974f5e4c872ec fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_cba7974f5e4c872ec\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cba7974f5e4c872ec\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-7\" data-target=\"#cba7974f5e4c872ec\" href=\"#cba7974f5e4c872ec\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What resources\/support is provided to help me deliver this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cba7974f5e4c872ec\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_cba7974f5e4c872ec\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>SystmOne search: Dorset SystmOne GPs\/PQS Finance 2526\/F8 Low acuity prescribing OTC<\/p>\n<p>Template patient text message<\/p>\n<p><em>NHS England advise that remedies for indigestion &amp; heartburn should not be supplied on prescription but bought from a shop or pharmacy instead. NHS Dorset has asked all GP teams to stop prescribing these items. This is to help your local NHS. We have updated your prescription. For more information visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs\">www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Template-Patient-Letter-Indigestion-OTC.docx\">Template patient letter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0.pdf\">320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/indigestion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS Choices \u2013 indigestion<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cks.nice.org.uk\/topics\/dyspepsia-unidentified-cause\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NICE CKS: dyspepsia<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/policy-guidance-conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed-in-primary-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England \u00bb Policy guidance: conditions for which over the counter items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"dryskin\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Mild dry skin<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-3870-8\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-bfc00af270f3d2fcb fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_bfc00af270f3d2fcb\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"bfc00af270f3d2fcb\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-8\" data-target=\"#bfc00af270f3d2fcb\" href=\"#bfc00af270f3d2fcb\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are you asking me to do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"bfc00af270f3d2fcb\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_bfc00af270f3d2fcb\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/items-which-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed-in-primary-care-policy-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ui-provider nw bev bew bex bey bez bfa bfb bfc bfd bfe bff bfg bfh bfi bfj bfk bfl bfm bfn bfo bfp bfq bfr bfs bft bfu bfv bfw bfx bfy bfz bga bgb bgc\" dir=\"ltr\">In line with the NHSE OTC guidance (taking into account the exception criteria).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cease prescribing topical skin preparations for mild dry skin. Instead, advise patients to buy these items over the counter or refer patients to their pharmacist. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NOTE: There are certain scenarios where patients should continue to have their treatments prescribed and these exceptions are outlined in the OTC guidance link below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d1b73758bc1f9ebce fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d1b73758bc1f9ebce\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d1b73758bc1f9ebce\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-8\" data-target=\"#d1b73758bc1f9ebce\" href=\"#d1b73758bc1f9ebce\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are you asking me to do this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d1b73758bc1f9ebce\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d1b73758bc1f9ebce\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>As per NHS England guidance, GPs should not prescribe items for patients that can be safely and appropriately purchased from a community pharmacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-8819949008999f8cc fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_8819949008999f8cc\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8819949008999f8cc\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-8\" data-target=\"#8819949008999f8cc\" href=\"#8819949008999f8cc\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I do it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8819949008999f8cc\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_8819949008999f8cc\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Run the SystmOne search provided to identify the patients who are receiving these items on repeat prescription.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Communicate the changes to patients involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c82fa483db5f26b5a fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c82fa483db5f26b5a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c82fa483db5f26b5a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-8\" data-target=\"#c82fa483db5f26b5a\" href=\"#c82fa483db5f26b5a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What resources\/support is provided to help me deliver this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c82fa483db5f26b5a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c82fa483db5f26b5a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>SystmOne search: Dorset SystmOne GPs\/PQS Finance 2526\/F8 Low acuity prescribing OTC<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Template patient text message:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>NHS England has advised that preparations for mild dry skin should not be supplied on prescription but bought from a shop or pharmacy instead. NHS Dorset has asked all GP teams to stop prescribing these items. This is to help your local NHS. We have updated your prescription. For more information visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs\">www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Template-Patient-Letter-mild-dry-skin-1.docx\">Template patient letter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/Downloads\/aboutus\/medicines-management\/NHS%20Dorset%20Site\/PrescQIPP%20emollients%20briefing.pdf?boxtype=pdf&amp;g=false&amp;s=true&amp;s2=false&amp;r=wide\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emollients briefing (PrescQIPP)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/Downloads\/aboutus\/medicines-management\/NHS%20Dorset%20Site\/PrescQIPP%20emollients%20bulletin.pdf?boxtype=pdf&amp;g=false&amp;s=true&amp;s2=false&amp;r=wide\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emollients bulletin (PrescQIPP)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/over-the-counter-quick-reference-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NHS England quick reference guide for healthcare professionals \u2013 conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0.pdf\">320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/policy-guidance-conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed-in-primary-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England \u00bb Policy guidance: conditions for which over the counter items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"hayfever\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Mild &#8211; Mod hay fever\/allergic rhinitis<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-3870-9\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5b75148f73994cbd3 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_5b75148f73994cbd3\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5b75148f73994cbd3\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-9\" data-target=\"#5b75148f73994cbd3\" href=\"#5b75148f73994cbd3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are you asking me to do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5b75148f73994cbd3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_5b75148f73994cbd3\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/items-which-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed-in-primary-care-policy-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ui-provider nw bev bew bex bey bez bfa bfb bfc bfd bfe bff bfg bfh bfi bfj bfk bfl bfm bfn bfo bfp bfq bfr bfs bft bfu bfv bfw bfx bfy bfz bga bgb bgc\" dir=\"ltr\">In line with the NHSE OTC guidance (taking into account the exception criteria).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cease prescribing of hay fever\/allergic rhinitis preparations for mild to moderate conditions. Instead, advise patients to purchase these items over the counter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NOTE: There are certain scenarios where patients should continue to have their treatments prescribed and these exceptions are outlined in the OTC guidance link below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-6f955c6fd6396c769 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_6f955c6fd6396c769\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6f955c6fd6396c769\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-9\" data-target=\"#6f955c6fd6396c769\" href=\"#6f955c6fd6396c769\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are you asking me to do this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6f955c6fd6396c769\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_6f955c6fd6396c769\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>As per NHS England guidance, GPs should not prescribe items for patients that can be safely and appropriately purchased from a community pharmacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-232d3f0ae3360df49 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_232d3f0ae3360df49\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"232d3f0ae3360df49\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-9\" data-target=\"#232d3f0ae3360df49\" href=\"#232d3f0ae3360df49\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I do it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"232d3f0ae3360df49\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_232d3f0ae3360df49\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Run the SystmOne search provided to identify the patients who are receiving these items on repeat prescription.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Communicate the changes to patients involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-4e02851d67e878bdd fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_4e02851d67e878bdd\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"4e02851d67e878bdd\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-9\" data-target=\"#4e02851d67e878bdd\" href=\"#4e02851d67e878bdd\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What resources\/support is provided to help me deliver this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"4e02851d67e878bdd\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_4e02851d67e878bdd\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>SystmOne search: Dorset SystmOne GPs\/PQS Finance 2526\/F8 Low acuity prescribing OTC<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Template patient text message:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>NHS England advise that preparations for mild to moderate hay fever should not be supplied on prescription but bought from a shop or pharmacy. NHS Dorset has asked all GP teams to stop prescribing these items. This is to help your local NHS. We have updated your prescription. For more information visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs\">www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Template-Patient-Letter-mild-to-mod-hay-fever.docx\">Template patient letter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/over-the-counter-quick-reference-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NHS England quick reference guide for healthcare professionals \u2013 conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0.pdf\">320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/policy-guidance-conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed-in-primary-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England \u00bb Policy guidance: conditions for which over the counter items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"minor\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Minor conditions associated with\u00a0pain, discomfort and fever<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-3870-10\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b5caf201ffc30ead6 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b5caf201ffc30ead6\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b5caf201ffc30ead6\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-10\" data-target=\"#b5caf201ffc30ead6\" href=\"#b5caf201ffc30ead6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are you asking me to do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b5caf201ffc30ead6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b5caf201ffc30ead6\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/items-which-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed-in-primary-care-policy-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ui-provider nw bev bew bex bey bez bfa bfb bfc bfd bfe bff bfg bfh bfi bfj bfk bfl bfm bfn bfo bfp bfq bfr bfs bft bfu bfv bfw bfx bfy bfz bga bgb bgc\" dir=\"ltr\">In line with the NHSE OTC guidance (taking into account the exception criteria).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cease prescribing for minor conditions associated with pain, discomfort and\/or fever. e.g. aches and sprains, headache, period pain and back pain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-8da6751939179eea0 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_8da6751939179eea0\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8da6751939179eea0\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-10\" data-target=\"#8da6751939179eea0\" href=\"#8da6751939179eea0\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are you asking me to do this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8da6751939179eea0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_8da6751939179eea0\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>As per NHS England guidance most cases of conditions such as \u00a0headaches, period pain, mild fever and back pain, can be treated at home with over-the-counter painkillers and lifestyle changes, such as getting more rest and drinking enough fluids. Patients should be encouraged to keep a small supply of OTC analgesics in their medicines cabinets at home so they are able to manage minor conditions at home without the need for a GP appointment.<\/p>\n<p>NHS Dorset have asked GP teams to no-longer prescribe medication for these conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-68648b0f7b7c6b833 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_68648b0f7b7c6b833\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"68648b0f7b7c6b833\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-10\" data-target=\"#68648b0f7b7c6b833\" href=\"#68648b0f7b7c6b833\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I do it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"68648b0f7b7c6b833\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_68648b0f7b7c6b833\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Run the SystmOne search provided to identify the patients who are receiving these items on repeat prescription.<\/p>\n<p>Communicate the changes to patients involved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-eb01432bf5a51230d fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_eb01432bf5a51230d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"eb01432bf5a51230d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-10\" data-target=\"#eb01432bf5a51230d\" href=\"#eb01432bf5a51230d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What resources\/support is provided to help me deliver this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"eb01432bf5a51230d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_eb01432bf5a51230d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>SystmOne search: Dorset SystmOne GPs\/PQS Finance 2526\/F8 Low acuity prescribing OTC<\/p>\n<p>Template patient text message:<\/p>\n<p><em>NHS England advise that medicines for minor pain &amp; discomfort should not be supplied on prescription but bought from a shop or pharmacy instead. NHS Dorset has asked all GP teams to stop prescribing these items. This is to help your local NHS. We have updated your prescription. For more information visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs\">www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Template-Patient-Letter-Minor-Pain.docx\">Template patient letter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/pain\/ways-to-manage-chronic-pain\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/pain\/ways-to-manage-chronic-pain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link NHS UK - living well with pain\">NHS UK \u2013 living well with pain<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/cks.nice.org.uk\/topics\/analgesia-mild-to-moderate-pain\/\" href=\"https:\/\/cks.nice.org.uk\/topics\/analgesia-mild-to-moderate-pain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link NICE CKS Mild to Moderate pain\">NICE CKS mild to moderate pain<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.prescqipp.info\/our-resources\/webkits\/self-care\/#b89-analgesia-pain-and-fever-resources\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prescqipp.info\/our-resources\/webkits\/self-care\/#b89-analgesia-pain-and-fever-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Prescqipp Analgesia, pain &amp; fever resources\">Prescqipp Analgesia, pain &amp; fever resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/dorsetpain.org.uk\/\" href=\"https:\/\/dorsetpain.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link NHS Dorset Pain Management Service (health care professional site - enables patient referral to the service).\">NHS Dorset Pain Management Service (health care professional site \u2013 enables patient referral to the service)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0.pdf\">320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/policy-guidance-conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed-in-primary-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England \u00bb Policy guidance: conditions for which over the counter items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"dental\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Prevention of dental caries (toothpaste)<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-3870-11\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-28b9b5dbf3fc5a9ba fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_28b9b5dbf3fc5a9ba\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"28b9b5dbf3fc5a9ba\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-11\" data-target=\"#28b9b5dbf3fc5a9ba\" href=\"#28b9b5dbf3fc5a9ba\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are you asking me to do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"28b9b5dbf3fc5a9ba\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_28b9b5dbf3fc5a9ba\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/items-which-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed-in-primary-care-policy-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ui-provider nw bev bew bex bey bez bfa bfb bfc bfd bfe bff bfg bfh bfi bfj bfk bfl bfm bfn bfo bfp bfq bfr bfs bft bfu bfv bfw bfx bfy bfz bga bgb bgc\" dir=\"ltr\">In line with the NHSE OTC guidance (taking into account the exception criteria).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>a) Review prescriptions for\u00a0high strength 5000ppm sodium fluoride toothpaste &amp; only prescribe for patients who are undergoing, or who have undergone radiotherapy or treatment with the Poole Hospital head and neck cancer team. For all other indications deprescribe and communicate changes to the patients involved.<\/p>\n<p>b) Review prescriptions for lower strength sodium fluoride toothpaste and deprescribe. These can be purchased over the counter. Communicate changes to the patients involved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7075bdf4708a1ff2d fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7075bdf4708a1ff2d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7075bdf4708a1ff2d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-11\" data-target=\"#7075bdf4708a1ff2d\" href=\"#7075bdf4708a1ff2d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are you asking me to do this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7075bdf4708a1ff2d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7075bdf4708a1ff2d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Only high strength sodium fluoride toothpaste should be prescribed, and then, only for patients who are undergoing, or have undergone radiotherapy or treatment with the Poole Hospital head and neck cancer team.<\/p>\n<p>For all other indications, lower strength fluoride toothpaste is acceptable and should be purchased.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-726d6d2259c59bc5e fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_726d6d2259c59bc5e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"726d6d2259c59bc5e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-11\" data-target=\"#726d6d2259c59bc5e\" href=\"#726d6d2259c59bc5e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I do it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"726d6d2259c59bc5e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_726d6d2259c59bc5e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider ed bmb bmc bmd bme bmf bmg bmh bmi bmj bmk bml bmm bmn bmo bmp bmq bmr bms bmt bmu bmv bmw bmx bmy bmz bna bnb bnc bnd bne bnf bng bnh bni\" dir=\"ltr\">Use the SystmOne searches provided to identify prescriptions for fluoride toothpaste and indication for use. Communicate the changes to patients involved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2ad26e62ca5c66c5b fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_2ad26e62ca5c66c5b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2ad26e62ca5c66c5b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-11\" data-target=\"#2ad26e62ca5c66c5b\" href=\"#2ad26e62ca5c66c5b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What resources\/support is provided to help me deliver this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2ad26e62ca5c66c5b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_2ad26e62ca5c66c5b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>SystmOne search: Dorset SystmOne GPs\/PQS Finance 2526\/F8 Low acuity prescribing OTC<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Template-Patient-Letter-toothpaste-Non-HN.docx\">Template patient letter toothpaste &#8211; non H&amp;N<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Template patient text message &#8211; fluoride toothpaste &#8211; non H&amp;N indication<\/p>\n<p><em>NHS Dorset has asked GPs to review prescribing of high fluoride toothpaste and only prescribe it for patients who have undergone\/are undergoing head &amp; neck cancer treatment. Standard strength fluoride toothpaste is suitable for other indications and can be purchased from a pharmacy and some supermarkets. If you would like further information, please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs\">www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Template-Patient-Letter-toothpaste-non-formulary.docx\">Template patient letter &#8211; fluoride toothpaste non-formulary<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Template patient text message &#8211; fluoride toothpaste &#8211; non-formulary<\/p>\n<p><em>NHS England advise that non-formulary fluoride toothpastes should not be supplied on prescription but bought from a shop or pharmacy instead. NHS Dorset has asked all GP teams to stop prescribing these items. This is to help your local NHS. We have updated your prescription. For more information visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs\">www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/over-the-counter-quick-reference-guide.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/over-the-counter-quick-reference-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link NHS England quick reference guide for healthcare professionals \u2013 conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care\">NHS England quick reference guide for healthcare professionals \u2013 conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/www.prescqipp.info\/our-resources\/bulletins\/bulletin-263-dental-products-on-fp10\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prescqipp.info\/our-resources\/bulletins\/bulletin-263-dental-products-on-fp10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Prescqipp dental products bulletin\">Prescqipp dental products bulletin<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/policy-guidance-conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed-in-primary-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England \u00bb Policy guidance: conditions for which over the counter items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"sunburn\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Sunburn<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-3870-12\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-73baa39bd48b56a41 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_73baa39bd48b56a41\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"73baa39bd48b56a41\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-12\" data-target=\"#73baa39bd48b56a41\" href=\"#73baa39bd48b56a41\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are you asking me to do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"73baa39bd48b56a41\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_73baa39bd48b56a41\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/items-which-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed-in-primary-care-policy-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ui-provider nw bev bew bex bey bez bfa bfb bfc bfd bfe bff bfg bfh bfi bfj bfk bfl bfm bfn bfo bfp bfq bfr bfs bft bfu bfv bfw bfx bfy bfz bga bgb bgc\" dir=\"ltr\">In line with the NHSE OTC guidance (taking into account the exception criteria).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider ed bmb bmc bmd bme bmf bmg bmh bmi bmj bmk bml bmm bmn bmo bmp bmq bmr bms bmt bmu bmv bmw bmx bmy bmz bna bnb bnc bnd bne bnf bng bnh bni\" dir=\"ltr\">Identify all repeat primary care prescriptions for suncream and cease prescribing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a765fe8bae2c5990d fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a765fe8bae2c5990d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a765fe8bae2c5990d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-12\" data-target=\"#a765fe8bae2c5990d\" href=\"#a765fe8bae2c5990d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are you asking me to do this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a765fe8bae2c5990d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a765fe8bae2c5990d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider ed bmb bmc bmd bme bmf bmg bmh bmi bmj bmk bml bmm bmn bmo bmp bmq bmr bms bmt bmu bmv bmw bmx bmy bmz bna bnb bnc bnd bne bnf bng bnh bni\" dir=\"ltr\">NHS England advises that most people manage sun burn symptoms themselves or can prevent symptoms developing, using sun protection, by using products that can easily be bought in a pharmacy or supermarket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-4df29e349e7e36a6e fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_4df29e349e7e36a6e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"4df29e349e7e36a6e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-12\" data-target=\"#4df29e349e7e36a6e\" href=\"#4df29e349e7e36a6e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I do it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"4df29e349e7e36a6e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_4df29e349e7e36a6e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider ed bmb bmc bmd bme bmf bmg bmh bmi bmj bmk bml bmm bmn bmo bmp bmq bmr bms bmt bmu bmv bmw bmx bmy bmz bna bnb bnc bnd bne bnf bng bnh bni\" dir=\"ltr\">Use the SystmOne search provided to identify repeat prescriptions for suncream. Deprescribe and communicate the changes to patients involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0dabee9bd43988b95 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0dabee9bd43988b95\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0dabee9bd43988b95\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-12\" data-target=\"#0dabee9bd43988b95\" href=\"#0dabee9bd43988b95\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What resources\/support is provided to help me deliver this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0dabee9bd43988b95\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0dabee9bd43988b95\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>SystmOne search: Dorset SystmOne GPs\/PQS Finance 2526\/F8 Low acuity prescribing OTC<\/p>\n<p>Template patient text message:<\/p>\n<p><em>NHS England has advised that sun protection creams should not be supplied on prescription but bought from a shop or pharmacy instead. NHS Dorset has asked all GP teams to stop prescribing these items. This is to help your local NHS. We have updated your prescription. For more information visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs\">www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Template-Patient-Letter-suncream.docx\">Template patient letter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0.pdf\">320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/policy-guidance-conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed-in-primary-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England \u00bb Policy guidance: conditions for which over the counter items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-15 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"vitamins\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Vitamins and minerals<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-3870-13\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c641b783a48089b99 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c641b783a48089b99\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c641b783a48089b99\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-13\" data-target=\"#c641b783a48089b99\" href=\"#c641b783a48089b99\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are you asking me to do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c641b783a48089b99\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c641b783a48089b99\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/items-which-should-not-routinely-be-prescribed-in-primary-care-policy-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ui-provider nw bev bew bex bey bez bfa bfb bfc bfd bfe bff bfg bfh bfi bfj bfk bfl bfm bfn bfo bfp bfq bfr bfs bft bfu bfv bfw bfx bfy bfz bga bgb bgc\" dir=\"ltr\">In line with the NHSE OTC guidance (taking into account the exception criteria).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cease prescribing vitamins and minerals which are available without a prescription (are available for purchase as an over the counter medicine), unless they are being supplied for a medically diagnosed deficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0bfb8f6ad7ed716f5 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0bfb8f6ad7ed716f5\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0bfb8f6ad7ed716f5\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-13\" data-target=\"#0bfb8f6ad7ed716f5\" href=\"#0bfb8f6ad7ed716f5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why are you asking me to do this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0bfb8f6ad7ed716f5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0bfb8f6ad7ed716f5\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>As per NHS England guidance there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate the clinical effectiveness of vitamins and minerals. They are essential nutrients which most people can and should get from eating a healthy, varied and balanced diet. As such, NHS Dorset have asked GP teams to no-longer prescribe these items.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: this does not apply to prescription only supply of vitamin D analogues such as alfacalcidol or health start vitamins which are supplied without a prescription.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3c68083d34cb0916d fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3c68083d34cb0916d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3c68083d34cb0916d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-13\" data-target=\"#3c68083d34cb0916d\" href=\"#3c68083d34cb0916d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I do it?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3c68083d34cb0916d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3c68083d34cb0916d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Run the SystmOne search provided to identify the patients who are receiving these items on repeat prescription.<\/p>\n<p>Communicate the changes to patients involved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-4d4c030206ad52237 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-custom_color_1);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_4d4c030206ad52237\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"4d4c030206ad52237\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-3870-13\" data-target=\"#4d4c030206ad52237\" href=\"#4d4c030206ad52237\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-pills fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What resources\/support is provided to help me deliver this?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"4d4c030206ad52237\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_4d4c030206ad52237\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>SystmOne search: Dorset SystmOne GPs\/PQS Finance 2526\/F8 Low acuity prescribing OTC<\/p>\n<p>Template patient text message:<\/p>\n<p><em>NHS England has advised that vitamins and minerals should not be supplied on prescription but bought from a shop or pharmacy instead. NHS Dorset has asked all GP teams to stop prescribing these items. This is to help your local NHS. We have updated your prescription. For more information visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs\">www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/helpyournhs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Template-Patient-Letter-vitamin-mineral.docx\">Template patient letter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0.pdf\">320-self-care-and-over-the-counter-items-quick-reference-guide-2-0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/policy-guidance-conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed-in-primary-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS England \u00bb Policy guidance: conditions for which over the counter items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-16 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Resources to support OTC medicines use<\/h2><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:40.8px;--awb-icon-width:40.8px;--awb-icon-height:40.8px;--awb-icon-margin:16.8px;--awb-content-margin:57.6px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:21.12px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-3 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-external-link-alt fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/Downloads\/aboutus\/medicines-management\/NHS%20Dorset%20Site\/GP%20CPCS%2010%20top%20tips%20to%20increasing%20referrals.pdf?boxtype=pdf&amp;g=false&amp;s=true&amp;s2=false&amp;r=wide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW202737590 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202737590 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">GP CPCS 10 top tips to increasing referrals<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-external-link-alt fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/Downloads\/aboutus\/medicines-management\/NHS%20Dorset%20Site\/Q%20%20As%20for%20GP%20CPCS%20updated%20January%202022.pdf?boxtype=pdf&amp;g=false&amp;s=true&amp;s2=false&amp;r=wide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW59372506 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59372506 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Q As for GP CPCS<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-external-link-alt fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/1a-over-the-counter-leaflet-v1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OTC patient leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-external-link-alt fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/long-read\/policy-guidance-conditions-for-which-over-the-counter-items-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed-in-primary-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHSE conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care: guidance<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":3699,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3870","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3870","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3870"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3870\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3924,"href":"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3870\/revisions\/3924"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nhsdorset.nhs.uk\/medicines\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3870"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}