| The introduction of repeat dispensing for 600 patients in one general practice. | |
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PMID: 20217950 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVES: The aim was to survey the introduction of repeat dispensing in one general practice to discover any generalisable lessons. METHODS: Serial repeat-prescribing workload (GPs and receptionists) surveys were performed each day for whole, non-holiday weeks five times in the year and a patient satisfaction survey was undertaken mid-way through the year. The opinions of the community pharmacist were sought and prescribing costs were checked at the start and end of the year. KEY FINDINGS: There were substantial savings of time for the practice once the initial increases in effort had been overcome. These were estimated to be equivalent to a week saved annually for each general practitioner, as well as substantial amounts of staff time. CONCLUSIONS: Repeat dispensing offers clear benefits to patients, practices and pharmacists. In this practice 45% of items were repeat-dispensed after one year, in comparison to less than 1% nationally. There is potential for the scheme to be much more actively promoted. |
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Authors:
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John Holden; Graham Brown |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The International journal of pharmacy practice Volume: 17 ISSN: 0961-7671 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Pharm Pract Publication Date: 2009 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-10 Completed Date: 2010-03-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9204243 Medline TA: Int J Pharm Pract Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 249-51 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Garswood Surgery, Garswood, St. Helens WN4 0XD, UK. John.Holden@hsthpct.nhs.uk |
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Drug Prescriptions
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statistics & numerical data* Family Practice* Humans Workload |
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