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Minor ailments scheme ending

Just been told by my pharmacist that the scheme ends at the end of March .

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  • pmduk
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    edited 5 March 2019 at 10:07AM
    I wonder if that's just in your area?

    ETA: CCGs commission the service in each area, following NHS England advice that the NHS stop prescribing OTC items, it appears there is less reason for the minor ailments scheme (MAS). I suspect they want pharmacists to continue giving advice funding the service from the sale of OTC products.

    Many areas have already lost their MAS.
  • System
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    I've had a quick google and its in a lot of areas not sure if its uk wide .
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