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There are hundreds of medicinal products and devices (or appliances) available to treat and manage illnesses, conditions and diseases. A medicinal product is defined as an item which is not considered to be appliance and could be a drug, food, toiletry or type of cosmetic (Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee https://psnc.org.uk/dispensing‐supply/dispensing‐a‐prescription/medicinal‐products/). An approved medical device will carry the CE mark (Conformité Européenne) which signifies that it conforms to the appropriate regulatory standards. Not all of these medical products, devices or appliances are available from the NHS. On receiving a prescription, pharmacy staff will check whether or not an item is allowed to be prescribed on the NHS prior to dispensing using the Drug Tariff.