what is the minor ailment scheme and also what is the difference between a supplementary and independant subscriber??
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The Minor Ailment scheme is a Patient Group Directive (PGD) whereby POM medicines can be given without a prescription
The Dr has basically authorised a script as long as the answers on the forms are answered correctly.
At the moment, in Cornwall anyway, we can give:
Morning After Pill
Fucithalmic or Chloramphenicol for conjunctivitis
Fucidin for Impetigo
Trimethoprim for minor Urinary Tract infections in women
Timodine for infected nappy rash
I think that Supplementary and Independent prescribers are interchangeable terms.
I am awaiting severe flaming for that last statement!Linnear MRPharmS
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Originally posted by Linnear View PostThe Minor Ailment scheme is a Patient Group Directive (PGD) whereby POM medicines can be given without a prescription
The Dr has basically authorised a script as long as the answers on the forms are answered correctly.
At the moment, in Cornwall anyway, we can give:
Morning After Pill
Fucithalmic or Chloramphenicol for conjunctivitis
Fucidin for Impetigo
Trimethoprim for minor Urinary Tract infections in women
Timodine for infected nappy rash
I think that Supplementary and Independent prescribers are interchangeable terms.
I am awaiting severe flaming for that last statement!
I'm not sure if the terms are the same Chris, but brain is in "weekend mode" and I would hate to disturb it to think what the difference is.47 BC : Julius Cesar : Veni Vidi Vici : I came, I saw I conquered.
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Originally posted by Shaani View Postwhat is the minor ailment scheme and also what is the difference between a supplementary and independant subscriber??
They seem to be way out in front with the services they commision from pharmacies.47 BC : Julius Cesar : Veni Vidi Vici : I came, I saw I conquered.
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That's because the Scots always want more for their money!Linnear MRPharmS
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Originally posted by Linnear View PostThe Minor Ailment scheme is a Patient Group Directive (PGD) whereby POM medicines can be given without a prescription
More often than not, Minor ailment Schemes are merely a way for patients to get OTC medicines for free that they would otherwise have had to buy over the counter: for example headlice treatments:in certain areas around Manchester, if a mother goes into a Pharmacy asking for a headlice treatment for her child, the Phcist can give it to her for free providing the patient fulfills all the set criteria and that all the forms are completed adequately; it's almost like the Phcist issuing a prescription for it, he then claims reimbursement by the PCT for the cost of the product supplied plus a small feee for his time. The patient is the real winner as he/she has saved him/herself the £4 or £5 that the stuff would have cost to buy.
In short, I'm not a fan of these schemes, they cost us and the NHS quite a bit of time and money, just to save the patients a few ££!
In my experience, Cornwall is more the exception than the rule in including so many POMs in its scheme.Last edited by Zoggite; 9, December 2006, 09:48 PM.Ze genuine Article, present & perfect!
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Re: minor ailment scheme - please explain
Originally posted by Zoggite View PostNot necessarily, unfortunately!
More often than not, Minor ailment Schemes are merely a way for patients to get OTC medicines for free that they would otherwise have had to buy over the counter: for example headlice treatments:in certain areas around Manchester, if a mother goes into a Pharmacy asking for a headlice treatment for her child, the Phcist can give it to her for free providing the patient fulfills all the set criteria and that all the forms are completed adequately; it's almost like the Phcist issuing a prescription for it, he then claims reimbursement by the PCT for the cost of the product supplied plus a small feee for his time. The patient is the real winner as he/she has saved him/herself the £4 or £5 that the stuff would have cost to buy.
In short, I'm not a fan of these schemes, they cost us and the NHS quite a bit of time and money, just to save the patients a few ££!
In my experience, Cornwall is more the exception than the rule in including so many POMs in its scheme.[CENTER]Am I the only who feels they've just sold their soul into a life of drugs[/CENTER]
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Re: minor ailment scheme - please explain
But the same mother would otherwise get an appointment to see a doctor (or Nurse) to get a prescription before coming into the pharmacy at an additional cost to the NHS.
I'm all in favour of them but I think there needs to be more control as I have heard of customers demanding "free stuff".[I]Nice information. I like your information very much. It is a perfect information that clears all my doubts and gives a clear idea regarding that. It is really advantageous for me.I would definably take the benefit of it.[/I]
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Re: minor ailment scheme - please explain
Originally posted by dip32za View Postin scotland and some rich pcts in england!Freelance Pharmacist. I speak the truth.
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Re: minor ailment scheme - please explain
getting back to the first post.
Independent prescribers can prescribe any medicine (except Diamorphine, Dipipanone and Cocaine for addiction) on their own responsibility and within their own competence. Supplementary prescribers can only prescribe within a clinical management plan that is written by a doctor, for example: Keep Patient A's BP within a set range, Use your clinical knowledge to prescribe CCBs ACEs AIIAs and thiazides to achieve this. (I'm neither, so I'm paraphrasing)
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