| Prescription-only medicines (POM) | Pharmacy (P) | General sale list (GSL) |
|---|---|---|
| Available only under a prescription from a medical or a non-medical prescriber such as doctors, dentists, or a healthcare professional with an independent prescribing qualification and authority | Available under the supervision of a pharmacist from a pharmacy registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) | Available in general retail outlets such as supermarkets |