Deny (at least as far as the NHS is concerned)
The NHS in England does not at this stage recognise repeat prescriptions (other than in pilots).
On a private script you can do what you like.
Regards
Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Trefor Roscoe" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 9:48 PM
Subject: Re: Cause for complaint?
> Robbie Coull wrote:
>
>
> > I was told recently that it is perfectly legal and possible to issue
> > Canadian-style Rxs with the number of repeats on it to UK
> > pharmacists.
> >
> > However, the person claimed, the pharmacy gets paid less for
> > dispensing repeats than for dispensing a freshly issued rx.
> >
> > So, it is alleged, the pharmacists refuse to do it because they lose
> > money.
> >
> > Can anyone confirm or deny this?
> >
> > If it's true, it means millions are wasted each year simply because
> > no-one has thought to change the remuneration system.
>
> Jeff, any comment?
>
> Trefor
>
> (nice to see you here Robbie, do stay)
>
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