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A recent report from the patient advocacy organisation HealthWatch, recommended that GP Surgeries should prescribe medicines available over the counter at pharmacies and supermarkets to patients based on socioeconomic need.
For years the NHS has been telling practices to stop doing this due to the cost of providing a whole appointment compared to the low cost (often pennies) of widely available medicines such as paracetamol and antihistamines.
We pick apart this report and it’s other recommendations here…
HealthWatch Cost of Living & Health Report
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/cost-living-findings
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A recent report from the patient advocacy organisation HealthWatch, recommended that GP Surgeries should prescribe medicines available over the counter at pharmacies and supermarkets to patients based on socioeconomic need.
For years the NHS has been telling practices to stop doing this due to the cost of providing a whole appointment compared to the low cost (often pennies) of widely available medicines such as paracetamol and antihistamines.
We pick apart this report and it’s other recommendations here…
HealthWatch Cost of Living & Health Report
https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/cost-living-findings
Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians.
Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more.
Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions.
Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec
Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode.
Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical system
bit.ly/EMIScourse
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