At Durham we are about to draw up a 'limited list' of these preps. I'm
hoping it will only have about six on it, maybe less. The idea is that GPs
can prescribe off list if they wish, but we will pressurise trusts and
dieticians to recommend 'on-list' items.
I will let you know how we get on!
Andrew
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> Sent: 14 June 1998 01:45
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> Subject: Ensure and the like
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>
> Has anyone noticed an alarming increase in the number of
> recommendations made
> by hospitals (doctors and dieticians) for these expensive preparations for
> weeks on end?
>
> Do practices have a policy on prescribing these items?
> Comments welcome.
>
> Jeremy Sager
> GP
> Leeds
>
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