Prescribing, Policies and Pathways
The last day of operation for Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB was 31 March 2026. The information on this website has not been updated since 31 March 2026. The legacy policies, prescribing recommendations and pathways can be accessed on this website. Find out more
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| Medicine / Guideline | Indication | RAG rating | Document type | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antihistamine | Seasonal allergic rhinitis - OTC | n/a | Position statement | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Complementary & Alternative Therapies | n/a | Clinical policy | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB | |
| Emollients Patient Information Leaflet for Mild Dry Skin Conditions - Over the Counter (OTC) | Mild Dry Skin Conditions | n/a | Patient information | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Herbal treatments and other natural products | All indication | Double Red | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Herbal Treatments Patient Information Leaflet | All indications | n/a | Patient information | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Homeopathy | All indications | Double Red | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Homeopathy Patient Information Leaflet | All indications | n/a | Patient information | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Over The Counter Medicines | Addendum to NHSE | n/a | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Over The Counter Medicines (OTC) | NHSE guidance | n/a | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Over The Counter Medicines (OTC) | OTC - When to prescribe | n/a | Primary Care prescribing resource | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Probiotics | Treatment or prevention of diarrhoea of any cause. | Double Red | Decision document | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Sunscreens | Protection against UV radiation (ACBS) | Green | Decision document | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Sunscreens | Protection against UV radiation (ACBS) | Green | Prescribing guideline | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |
| Treating your Hay Fever with Over The Counter (OTC) Medicines | Hay fever | n/a | Patient information | Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB |