GPs should cut back on antibiotic prescriptions for sore throats, NICE says GPs should advise most patients with sore throats to use paracetamol rather than prescribing antibiotics, NICE has said. by Emma Bower Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up