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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Daniel Keane and Sam Blewett

Patients to get prescription medication without GP appointment for common illnesses

Patients will be able to obtain prescription medicines and oral contraception directly from pharmacies for seven common conditions under plans announced by the Government.

Treatments for illnesses including earache, sore throat and urinary tract infections will be available without seeing a doctor.

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