A framework for an ideal repeat prescribing system

摘要

The Natuional Audit Commission report published in 1993 in England recommended that health authorities encourage general medical practices to review and monitor their repeat prescribing systems. In 1999, the Accounts Commission for Scotland highlighted that repeat prescriptions could be managed more efficiently, avoiding unnecessary treatment and minimising the risk of unwanted side effects from combinations of drugs. In addition, Tayside Primary Care Trust identified drug wastage as a problem area and suggested that if practices review their repeat prescribing systems drug wastage might be reduced.