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Luke Weir & Jacob Rawley

The 35 common medical conditions your GP no longer issues prescriptions for

Several health conditions are no longer being dealt with through NHS prescribed medicines in an effort to cut back on spending.

Sufferers of the 35 conditions - which include conjunctivitis, head lice and ringworm - will have to pay for over-the-counter treatments in pharmacies or supermarkets.

This will allow the NHS to focus their budget, with an increased emphasis on more serious conditions that would require priority treatment, Birmingham Live reports.

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