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Prescriptions

Pharmacists in England have been handed new powers to prescribe medication for common illnesses under just-announced plans to relieve the pressure on GPs. Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld

The illnesses pharmacists will treat with new prescribing powers

Patients will be able to obtain prescription medicines and oral contraception directly from pharmacies under a blueprint to ease the pressure on GP appointments. (Photo: Julien Behal/PA Wire)

Could pharmacies ease pressure on GPs? Concern over government's plan

Sadie Hawkes, 33, lost her baby before she had received the maternity exemption certificate that entitled her to free prescriptions throughout her pregnancy. Credit: SWNS

Woman who miscarried was fined by NHS for claiming free prescription

GPs will no longer issue prescriptions to treat some minor health conditions (Composite: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld)

35 health conditions GPs will no longer give prescriptions for