My DS has ear ache but it is quite mild and the doctor has told me to give him paracetomol and ibupropen. The doctor has refused however to give me a prescription for the medicine . The Doctor says that he has not prescribed an over the counter medicine in over 12 years and was quite adamant. I don't understand this. Does anyone know if a child is entitled by law to a free prescription if a doctor has advised that over the counter pain medication should be given? I feel that it is wrong of him to refuse a prescription - although not an issue for me some people would struggle to pay for the drugs. It is also a problem for me however as my son's school will not allow him to carry non prescription medicine. Thanks