Reducing OTC Prescribing
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Friday 21st March 2025
Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICB
This will affect Frimley ICB as well as all ICB across the South East are looking at OTC prescribing.
Over the coming months Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICB Medicines Optimisation Team will be focusing on reducing prescribing for products available to be bought over the counter.
The main focus area for April – June 2025 will be Hayfever treatments.
Pharmacies may start to see more patients who previously had a prescription for hayfever treatments (tablets, nasal sprays, eye drops) but needing to purchase.
Some patients may be referred for the Pharmacy First Minor Illness Service for a consultation relating to hayfever.