• £89 million target by end of FY 14/15.
• System-led delivery.• Influencing front-line prescribing
patterns.• Collaborative procurement• Strong links with Long Term
Conditions and Mental Health.
Where Prescribing Sits
Regional Guidance and DeliveryRegional guidance and steering through:
Regional engagement and collaboration through:
System-led Delivery
Quick Switches•Prednisolone – £613k•Glucosamine – £108k•Venlafaxine – £469k
Oxygen Rebate – £1,130k
Interim Cancer Drug Fund Rebate – £491k
Achievements so far…
Achieving The Target
• 10/11 – £5.9m• 11/12 – £11.9m• 12/13 – £17.8m• 13/14 – £23.7m• 14/15 – £29.7m• = £89 million
• Cost efficient prescribing projects.• Ways to reduce the activity and spend on Specials.• Utilising ‘Best Practice’ enabling technology / systems.• Improving practices for appropriate prescribing.• Utilise regional platforms to:
– Identify system-level cost efficiency opportunities.– Collaboratively approach barriers to delivery.– Share any Best Practice with local, regional and national
colleagues.
Best Practice in Primary Care
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