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Recommendation 20
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Paragraph: 108
Provide free over-the-counter medication for low-income patients through Pharmacy First scheme.
Recommendation
To avoid patients continuing to use GPs for support that could be offered in a community pharmacy setting because of concerns about the affordability of over-the- counter medication, we recommend that such medication is free for people on low incomes, as part of the Pharmacy First scheme.
Paragraph Reference:
108
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 10 January 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗