Pharmacy Only Medicines (P)
A P-medicine is a medicine that:
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Does not require a prescription,
but -
Must be sold under the supervision of a pharmacist
because it requires screening, safety checks, or advice before supply.
You cannot pick up a P-medicine off any shelf; it must be supplied from behind the pharmacy counter after appropriate questions.
To purchase this Pharmacy-Only (P) medicine, customers must meet the following requirements:
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You must be 18 years of age or older.
Proof of age may be required before the medicine is supplied. -
You will need to complete a short health questionnaire at checkout.
Your answers will be reviewed by one of our pharmacists to ensure the medicine is safe and appropriate for you. -
Your order will only be supplied once the pharmacist has confirmed that it is clinically suitable.
If the item is not appropriate, we will contact you and may cancel and refund the order.
