Treatments we may consider
Pain treatments, grouped by how they're supplied
From everyday over-the-counter pain relief to pharmacist-led and prescription-only options — supplied where clinically appropriate after pharmacist review.
Over-the-counter
GSLGeneral Sales List medicines and self-care products you can buy without a pharmacist consultation.
In stockGSLParacetamol 500mg Tablets
Pack of 32 tablets
Everyday pain reliever for mild to moderate pain and fever, suitable for most adults and children over 12.
£2.99View details
In stockGSLIbuprofen 200mg Tablets
Pack of 30 tablets
An over-the-counter NSAID for mild to moderate pain, fever and inflammation in adults and children over 12.
£4.99View details
In stockGSLDeep Heat Patches
Pack of 4 patches
Drug-free targeted heat patch for muscular aches, back pain and stiffness — provides up to 8 hours of warmth.
£7.99View details
Pharmacy medicines
PPharmacy-only (P) medicines — supplied after a short pharmacist check to make sure they're right for you.
In stockPCo-codamol 8/500mg Tablets
Pack of 32 tablets
Lower-strength combination of codeine and paracetamol for short-term relief of mild to moderate pain not eased by paracetamol alone.
£4.99View details
In stockPNaproxen 250mg Tablets (Naprosyn P)
Pack of 9 tablets
Pharmacy-only short course of naproxen for women aged 15–50 with period pain — small pack for up to 3 days of use.
£7.99View details
In stockPIbuprofen 400mg Tablets
Pack of 84 tablets
Higher-strength pharmacy-only NSAID for moderate pain, period pain, and inflammatory conditions in adults.
£8.99View details
In stockPSolpadeine Max Tablets
Pack of 24 tablets
Pharmacy-only maximum-strength combination of paracetamol and codeine for short-term relief of moderate pain not eased by paracetamol or ibuprofen alone.
£8.99View details
Prescription only
POMPrescription Only Medicines (POM). Supplied only after a full clinical assessment and pharmacist review.
Controlled drug — important information
Some medicines below are controlled drugs under the UK Misuse of Drugs Regulations. They are supplied in limited quantities, only after a full clinical assessment, and may not be carried abroad without the right paperwork. Misuse can cause serious harm, dependence and is a criminal offence. Look for the CD badge on each card.
In stockPOMCDCo-codamol 15/500mg Tablets
3 pack sizes
Mid-strength prescription combination for moderate pain not adequately controlled by lower-strength options.
From £17.70View details
In stockPOMCDCo-codamol 15/500mg Capsules
3 pack sizes
Mid-strength codeine and paracetamol combination in capsule form for moderate short-term pain.
From £18.60View details
In stockPOMCDCo-codamol 30/500mg Tablets
3 pack sizes
Strongest co-codamol combination — prescription only, for moderate to severe pain that has not responded to weaker options.
From £17.70View details
In stockPOMCDCo-codamol 30/500mg Capsules
3 pack sizes
Strongest co-codamol combination in capsule form for moderate to severe pain — prescription only.
From £18.60View details
In stockPOMCDCodeine 30mg Tablets
2 pack sizes
Single-ingredient codeine for short-term relief of moderate pain, used where paracetamol or ibuprofen alone are not enough.
From £13.72View details
In stockPOMCDDihydrocodeine 30mg Tablets
2 pack sizes
An alternative weak opioid for moderate pain — sometimes used when codeine is not suitable or not effective.
From £30.52View details
In stockPOMSumatriptan 50mg Tablets
Pack of 6 tablets
Prescription-only treatment for the acute relief of migraine attacks, with or without aura, in adults.
£29.99View details
In stockPOMSumatriptan 100mg Tablets
Pack of 6 tablets
Higher-strength prescription-only triptan for the acute relief of migraine attacks in adults where 50mg is not effective.
£32.99View details
In stockPOMZolmitriptan 2.5mg Tablets
Pack of 6 tablets
Prescription-only triptan for the acute treatment of migraine headache, with or without aura, in adults.
£39.99View details
In stockPOMNaproxen 500mg Tablets
Pack of 56 tablets
Higher-strength NSAID for moderate pain and inflammation, including musculoskeletal conditions and acute flare-ups.
£29.68View details
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