> To extend the analogy, however, we don't write daily prescriptions for
> methadone.
But you (plural) do for diazepam, dihydrocodeine, dothiepin, clonazepam etc.
If the problem is that the patient cannot manage 3 months supply of a variety of medicines at a time and a dossette box is
part of that solution - well they only hold one weeks supply. So a weekly prescription is IMO justifiable.
> The problem that needs to be resolved is how Pharmacists are paid for
> the work involved,
Agreed
>and I agree with the view that writing weekly
> prescriptions is a waste of GP and staff time
Still agreed
Regards
Jeff
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