Sunscreen Posted or Updated on 11 Oct 2024

You don't need a prescription for sunscreen

Sunscreens can be purchased from low cost shops and pharmacies.

NHS England would appreciate your support in helping to save money by
buying these if you are able to.

Availability of sunscreens on prescriptions

Only certain sunscreens can be prescribed on the NHS by a doctor, and they can only be prescribed for certain approved indications. For example, sun blocks can be prescribed for use by people with conditions such as photodermatoses, a group of skin conditions associated with an abnormal reaction to UV radiation.