GPs will be handing out postcards explaining why they are not prescribing antibiotics for a range of common conditions such as coughs and colds, minor ear infections and sore throats.CCG lead pharmacist Dr Manir Hussain, Deputy Director for Primary Care and Medicines Optimisation said: “There is no doubt that in the past too many antibiotics have been prescribed and now some patients expect to come away from an appointment with a prescription for them.