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5 Best Over Counter Medications of 2026

Last Updated - 07/02/2026

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Best Choice
31% Off

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Nexium
31% Off

Nexium Control Heartburn and Acid Reflux Relief Tablets, Pack of 14

Nexium

£8.99

£13.00
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- Nexium Control gastro-resistant tablets contain esomeprazole, Always read the label
- Nexium Control are proton pump inhibitor acid reflux tablets, They work by reducing the amount of acid produced by your stomach
- Nexium Control Heartburn & Indigestion tablets is a medicine that provides relief all day and all night
- Just one Nexium Control tablet a day helps to prevent heartburn from recurring, by reducing stomach acid at the source
- Do more than treat the burning pain of heartburn with Nexium Control, tackle it at its source, Its target, zero heartburn to help you get a good night’s sleep
£8.99
£13.00 (31% Off)
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IBULEVE

Ibuleve Max Strength Pain Relief 10% Ibuprofen Gel, Maximum Anti-Inflammatory Relief for Joint Pain, Sprains, Backache, Muscular Pains and Sports Injuries, 50 g

IBULEVE

£8.64

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- THERE’S NO STRONGER IBUPROFEN GEL TO FIGHT PAIN*: Containing 10% ibuprofen w/w, twice as much as Ibuleve Pain Relief Gel, there’s no stronger ibuprofen gel to fight pain*
- SUPPORTING PARKRUN: Ibuleve is the official pain relief supporter of parkrun. Helping the nation to keep moving as part of a healthy, active lifestyle
- MEDICINE: Ibuleve Max Strength Pain Relief 10% Gel contains ibuprofen; always read the label
- IBULEVE is a range of pain relief products featuring easily absorbed gels and spray, formulated to deliver the power of ibuprofen right to the point of pain
- EASILY ABSORBED, PENETRATING GEL: Ibuleve Max Strength Pain Relief Gel absorbs directly to the point of pain to help relieve backache, aches, swellings, sprains, strains and sports injuries
- CLINICALLY PROVEN: Ibuleve Max Strength Pain Relief 10% Gel is clinically proven to work as fast and effectively as ibuprofen pills (compared to 400mg ibuprofen pills)
- ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Ibuleve Max Strength Pain Relief Gel harnesses the anti-inflammatory power of ibuprofen to actively treat and reduce the inflammation that leads to joint and muscle pain, while also working to reduce swelling
£8.64
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Ultra-Chloraseptic
15% Off

Ultra Chloraseptic Anaesthetic Throat Spray, 15ml, Blackcurrant Flavour, fast acting relief for sore throat pain

Ultra-Chloraseptic

£5.20

£6.15
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- OVER 100 SPRAYS of sore throat relief from each bottle
- NUMBS IN SECONDS, just 3 quick sprays gets straight to the site of pain, to numb your sore throat fast
- GENTLE THROAT SPRAY that can be used day or night without numbing your whole mouth
- FAST-ACTING ANAESTHETIC to numb the pain for sore throat relief
- DIRECTLY TARGETS THE SITE OF THE PAIN using the targeted spray nozzle
£5.20
£6.15 (15% Off)
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Ultra-Chloraseptic
20% Off

Ultra Chloraseptic Anaesthetic Throat Spray, 15ml, Blackcurrant Flavour, fast acting relief for sore throat pain

Ultra-Chloraseptic

£4.94

£6.15
(20% Off)

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- OVER 100 SPRAYS of sore throat relief from each bottle
- NUMBS IN SECONDS, just 3 quick sprays gets straight to the site of pain, to numb your sore throat fast
- GENTLE THROAT SPRAY that can be used day or night without numbing your whole mouth
- FAST-ACTING ANAESTHETIC to numb the pain for sore throat relief
- DIRECTLY TARGETS THE SITE OF THE PAIN using the targeted spray nozzle
£4.94
£6.15 (20% Off)
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Best Value
41% Off

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Voltarol
41% Off

Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel, for Joint Pain Relief, suitable for Knee Pain & Neck Pain, 50g

Voltarol

£8.54

£14.50
(41% Off)

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- â€ Voltarol max strength: Up to 12 hours pain relief, nothing stronger for all-day relief from joint or body pain
- â€ Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief: Powerful, targeted pain relief for sprains, strains, and running injuries, including stiff muscles and joints
- â€ Official Pain Relief Partner of TCS London Marathon â€“ supporting recovery and enabling the joy of movement
- â€ Clinically proven pain relief gel: 2% gel diclofenac formulation for deep penetration into the joint, relieves pain, reduces inflammation, and restores movement.
- â€ Anti-inflammatory gel: Works deep in muscle tissue for faster* recovery (*vs non-medicated gel)
- Voltarol Joint & Back pain relief 2.32% Gel contains diclofenac diethylammonium. Always read the label.
£8.54
£14.50 (41% Off)

5 Best Over Counter Medications of 2026

Nexium Control Heartburn and Acid Reflux Relief Tablets, Pack of 14

Ibuleve Max Strength Pain Relief 10% Ibuprofen Gel, Maximum Anti-Inflammatory Relief for Joint Pain, Sprains, Backache, Muscular Pains and Sports Injuries, 50 g

Ultra Chloraseptic Anaesthetic Throat Spray, 15ml, Blackcurrant Flavour, fast acting relief for sore throat pain

Ultra Chloraseptic Anaesthetic Throat Spray, 15ml, Blackcurrant Flavour, fast acting relief for sore throat pain

Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel, for Joint Pain Relief, suitable for Knee Pain & Neck Pain, 50g

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Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Max Strength Capsules, Targets Blocked Nose, Pressure, Heavy Head, Relieves Congestion and Headache with Maximum Strength formula, pack of 16

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