Items which should not routinely be prescribed in primary care: an update and a consultation on further guidance for CCGs

NHS England | November 2018 | Items which should not routinely be prescribed in primary care: an update and a consultation on further guidance for CCGs

NHS England are running a national consultation on items which should not routinely be prescribed in primary care (for example GP practices, pharmacies, the dentist, and 
eye clinics.) The consultation involves 9 medicines and products. According to NHS England, research shows that some medicines can be replaced with other medicines that
work better, are safer or cost less money.

Overview Items which should not routinely be prescribed in primary care: an update and a consultation on further guidance for CCGs

Easy read version of the consultation document

Consultation document 

See also:

NHS Clinical Commissioners [press release]