NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group is working with local doctors in a bid to reduce the trust’s £50 million yearly drugs bill.
It’s part of a new borough wide campaign “Small Change, Big Difference” aimed at getting everyone to take small steps to make a big difference to the way health service money is spent.
Each year millions is spent on costly branded drugs when less expensive alternatives, that are just as effective, are available. The borough’s GPs have been asked to work out which medicines can be changed without affecting the quality of care they give their patients.
So over the coming months patients may be called in to see their GP for a review of the medicines they are taking. If you agree to switch drugs when asked then you’ll be helping your local health service. You can view the letter for patients using the link below.
- Letter for patients
This is not about cuts; it is to make sure that we have the money to cope with the way NHS activity is growing, for example, due to the good news that people are living longer and the availability of new treatments.
With your co-operation and understanding, NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group can spend its money wisely and continue to offer high quality services to the borough.
There are other important ways in which you can help. Here are some extra examples of how you can help us:
- Accept alternative treatment suggestions from your GP. Drugs are not always necessary
- Use your pharmacy for minor ailments.
- Always discuss any problems with your medicine with your GP, Nurse or Pharmacist.
Click here to see the Black list (Items that will not be prescribed) and the Grey list (items that will only be prescribed if they fit certain criteria)
The ‘what can you do flyer’ can be accessed on the following link: What can you do Flyer
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