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5 Best Over Counter Medications of 2026

Last Updated - 03/04/2026

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TabTime

TabTime Automatic Pill Dispenser, 6 Alarms per Day. Solid Lockable Lid. Essential Medication Aid for the Elderly, Alzheimers & Dementia Patients

TabTime

£69.99

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Main highlights
- We’re a UK based company and we are always happy to support you in setting up the product. The product also comes with a one year limited product guarantee.
- This version of the product is supplied with a opaque lid which stops the user being able to see their medication. The lid is also lockable to deter the user accessing the medicines. It’s supplied with 4 x AA batteries and includes a low battery alarm. Size 7.5 inches or 19 cm diameter.
- There are three different audio alarms with a visual red LED alarm which provides an additional reminder for users. The alarm sounds for up to 30 mins upon activation and is cancelled when the product is tipped in order to dispense the tablets.
- The TabTime automatic pill dispenser has been developed to assist people to take their medication on time. It's lockable and has 28 compartments and can be set to dispense tablets between 1 and 6 times a day. This means the product only needs to be refilled every 4 to 28 days.
- Proven results: 91% of people improve their medication adherence when using the TabTime automatic pill dispenser (study conducted by researchers at LSE University in 2021).
£69.99
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13% Off

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Lemsip
13% Off

Lemsip Cold and Flu Sachets, Lemon, 8 Sachets, Headache Relief, Nasal, Chesty Cough, Sore Throat Relief, Paracetamol, Maximum Strength, Multi-Symptom Relief, Medication

Lemsip

£5.20

£6.00
(13% Off)

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- SOOTHING HOT DRINK – A comforting way to ease symptoms and stay warm when feeling unwell.
- HELPING YOU FIGHT BACK AGAINST COLD & FLU – Helps ease headache, fever, sore throat, body aches and nasal congestion.
- CONVENIENT 8-SACHET PACK – Ideal to keep at home, work or take on the go.
- CONTAINS PARACETAMOL & PHENYLEPHRINE – Reduces pain and fever while helping clear a blocked nose.
- BRITAIN'S MOST LOVED COLD & FLU BRAND* – Helping people fight cold & flu symptoms for generations.
- *Based on Nielsen sales data W.E. 14.06.25. Always read the label. For verification, Please email verify.uk@reckitt.com RT-M-tfaSTW
£5.20
£6.00 (13% Off)
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Best Value
21% Off

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Nurofen
21% Off

Nurofen Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets, 16 Caplets for Headache, Migraine, Back Pain, Cold & Flu Relief, 8-Hour Painkiller, Over-The-Counter Medication

Nurofen

£1.49

£1.88
(21% Off)

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Main highlights
- This product is quantity restricted and a maximum of 2 products containing paracetamol, aspirin or ibuprofen can be bought per week per customer.
- Relieves: headaches, tension headaches, migraines, back pain, muscular and rheumatic pain, body aches and pain, inflammation, dental pain, period pain, cold and flu symptoms, fever
- Provides up to 8 hours of relief, from mild to moderate pain with dose
- Fast, effective pain relief
- Contains ibuprofen
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£1.49
£1.88 (21% Off)
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Strepsils
15% Off

Strepsils Extra Triple Action Lozenges, Blackcurrant, 24 Count, Soothes Sore Throat, Pain Relief, Numbs, Relieves Germs, Fast Acting, Up To 2 Hours, Medication

Strepsils

£4.99

£5.89
(15% Off)

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- TRIPLE ACTION - Relieves pain; Fights infections/germs; and soothes sore throats
- SUITABLE FOR ADULTS, THE ELDERLY AND CHILDREN OVER 6 YEARS - Not to be given to children under 6 years
- STREPSILS, UK'S NUMBER 1 BRAND FOR SORE THROAT - Nielsen L12w 12.07.21[Total Category] Volume Sales Total Coverage. For verification contact PO Box 4044 Slough, SL1 0NS
- RAPID RELIEF IN 5 MINUTES, LASTS FOR UP TO 2 HOURS - For hard hitting pain relief long after the lozenge is gone
- FOR EXTRA PAIN RELIEF - It contains Hexylresorcinol, a local anaesthetic that will help ‘quieten' your sore throat pain caused by bacteria and virus
£4.99
£5.89 (15% Off)
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Strepsils
20% Off

Strepsils Extra Triple Action Lozenges, Blackcurrant, 24 Count, Soothes Sore Throat, Pain Relief, Numbs, Relieves Germs, Fast Acting, Up To 2 Hours, Medication

Strepsils

£4.74

£5.89
(20% Off)

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Main highlights
- TRIPLE ACTION - Relieves pain; Fights infections/germs; and soothes sore throats
- SUITABLE FOR ADULTS, THE ELDERLY AND CHILDREN OVER 6 YEARS - Not to be given to children under 6 years
- STREPSILS, UK'S NUMBER 1 BRAND FOR SORE THROAT - Nielsen L12w 12.07.21[Total Category] Volume Sales Total Coverage. For verification contact PO Box 4044 Slough, SL1 0NS
- RAPID RELIEF IN 5 MINUTES, LASTS FOR UP TO 2 HOURS - For hard hitting pain relief long after the lozenge is gone
- FOR EXTRA PAIN RELIEF - It contains Hexylresorcinol, a local anaesthetic that will help ‘quieten' your sore throat pain caused by bacteria and virus
£4.74
£5.89 (20% Off)

5 Best Over Counter Medications of 2026

TabTime Automatic Pill Dispenser, 6 Alarms per Day. Solid Lockable Lid. Essential Medication Aid for the Elderly, Alzheimers & Dementia Patients

Lemsip Cold and Flu Sachets, Lemon, 8 Sachets, Headache Relief, Nasal, Chesty Cough, Sore Throat Relief, Paracetamol, Maximum Strength, Multi-Symptom Relief, Medication

Nurofen Ibuprofen 200mg Tablets, 16 Caplets for Headache, Migraine, Back Pain, Cold & Flu Relief, 8-Hour Painkiller, Over-The-Counter Medication

Strepsils Extra Triple Action Lozenges, Blackcurrant, 24 Count, Soothes Sore Throat, Pain Relief, Numbs, Relieves Germs, Fast Acting, Up To 2 Hours, Medication

Strepsils Extra Triple Action Lozenges, Blackcurrant, 24 Count, Soothes Sore Throat, Pain Relief, Numbs, Relieves Germs, Fast Acting, Up To 2 Hours, Medication

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