A set list of prescribable drugs, tendered out to the drug companies by the
DoH.
Other drugs then require a co-payment by the patient.
I never want to be the gatekeeper.
John Charlton.3
Derby.
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> From: Ahmad Risk <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: For Debate
> Date: 24 March 1998 09:01
>
> On 03/23/98 10:39:32, [log in to unmask] wrote:
>
> >I remember the outcry in the profession caused by the blacklisting of
> >certain drugs. Damn good idea if you ask me. There should be *lots*
> >more removed from the BNF.
>
> The WHO has a list of 200 'essential' drugs.
>
> In the UK, we have over 20,000 branded drugs on the market.
>
> One or the other is grossly wrong. I expect the truth to be somewhere
> in the middle but much nearer the WHO figure.
>
> Hands up anyone who has a Practice or personal formularly that is larger
> than 1000 items.
>
> Ahmad
>
>
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