In a message dated 07/03/98 18:34:23 GMT, you write:
<< Didn't really understand Jeremy's comment about the unfairness of it so
did not respond. Like Paul says, am I to be penalised for being a
rational prescriber? All I know is that I got 3,000 pounds last year as
an incentive without really trying or altering my habits.
>>
My point was, that whilst there are practices who are consistently
underspending their drug budget in our area, the health authority will be
unwilling to increase ours......it has never been set fairly, despite our
protestations and it is proving increasingly difficult year by year to make
any impact on our overspend for a variety of reasons. I'm not in favour of
penalising underspenders....just envious:-)
On a more positive note a pharmaceutical advisor has recently suggested some
changes we could make to our repeat prescribing which may help, we'll have to
wait and see. Has anybody got any personal experience of surefire simple but
effective ways to cut prescribing costs? All suggestions gratefully received.
Jeremy Sager
GP Shadwell Medical Centre
Leeds
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