1. WSCCG Woundcare Prescribing Walé Abimbola Senior Pharmacist, WSCCG

2. Overview Spend on woundcare items The Suffolk GP woundcare formulary
Adherence to the formulary
Woundcare prescribing: Good practice

3. Spend on woundcare items

4. The Suffolk GP woundcare formulary

5. Adherence to the formulary
WSCCG: 2017/18
% of items ‘in formulary’
<50%
50-70%
>70%
38%

6. Woundcare prescribing: Good practice
Decline request from DNs to prescribe formulary items – these should be obtained from DN bases
If a non-formulary item is requested ensure the DN completes the ‘Exception reporting form’
Do not prescribe as ‘repeat’ item

7. Woundcare prescribing: Good practice (2)
Decline requests from Nursing Homes to prescribe non-formulary items; offer formulary alternative
Items for ‘stock’ should not be prescribed on FP10
Prescribe the actual number of dressings needed; not ‘one box’ or ‘one original pack’
Pick the right formulary dressing for the job