08/02/2011
£89 million target by end of FY 14/15. System-led delivery. Influencing front-line prescribing patterns. Collaborative procurement Strong links with Long Term Conditions and Mental Health. Where Prescribing Sits
Regional Guidance and Delivery Regional guidance and steering through: Regional engagement and collaboration through: System-led Delivery
Care Homes Community Pharmacy Homecare Mental Health Oxygen Primary Care Prescribing Priorities Advisory Committee Secondary Care Prescribing Oral Nutritional Supplements Specialist Commissioning Group Specials Wound Dressings and Appliances Headline Areas
Quick Switches Prednisolone – £613k Glucosamine – £108k Venlafaxine – £469k Oxygen Rebate – £1,130k Interim Cancer Drug Fund Rebate – £491k Achievements so far…
Achieving The Target 10/11 – £5.9m 11/12 – £11.9m 12/13 – £17.8m 13/14 – £23.7m 14/15 – £29.7m = £89 million
Delivering Efficiencies Together Acute PCTs GPs Patients Pharmacies Industry DH NPC LPCs
Cost efficient prescribing projects. Ways to reduce the activity and spend on Specials. Utilising ‘Best Practice’ enabling technology / systems. Improving practices for appropriate prescribing. Utilise regional platforms to: –Identify system-level cost efficiency opportunities. –Collaboratively approach barriers to delivery. –Share any Best Practice with local, regional and national colleagues. Best Practice in Primary Care
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