The NHS is always a hot topic and regularly discussed here. I read an article in the Daily Rag suggesting that GPs are being requested for and issuing prescriptions for over the counter items such as sun cream, paracetamol, Calpol, nappy rash cream and the like. Now this runs into many £ millions. Those seeking such items, of course, are those who are entitled to free prescriptions. My GP friend corroborates this behaviour. This is so wrong. If the NHS is to try and show some efficiencies instead of being just a bottomless pit this would be a good place to start What do the panel think?
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