NHS Quality Improvement Scotland welcomes publication of a report by Audit Scotland on supporting prescribing in General Practice
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland response to publication of
Audit Scotland Report: Supporting prescribing in General Practice
We welcome this report which is in line with current NHS Quality Improvement Scotland initiatives to improve the quality of prescribing. We will work with stakeholders, such as patient interest groups and NHS Boards, to expand the set of national indicators for prescribing quality and efficiency.
The report also recommends that we clearly communicate the cost impact of NICE Guidance when issuing it to NHS Boards. We have already recognised this need and are highlighting cost impact information.
Following a full review of the Audit Scotland report, we will decide what further action to take to support quality improvement in this area.
Further information:
Rob MacPhail, communications officer – Health Technology Assessment, NHS Quality Improvement Scotland, tel: 0141 225 6992 or 07855 838 340 (mobile)
Notes to Editors
1. NHS Quality Improvement Scotland was set up to improve the quality of healthcare in Scotland. Its role is to:
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Set standards and monitor performance; and
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Provide NHSScotland with advice, guidance and support on effective clinical practice and service improvements.
2. NHSScotland is expected to take account of advice and evidence from NHS Quality Improvement Scotland and to ensure that recommended drugs or treatments are made available to meet clinical need.
3. Established on 1 January 2003, NHS Quality Improvement Scotland is a Special Health Board, built on the expertise developed within the:
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Clinical Resource and Audit Group
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Clinical Standards Board for Scotland
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Health Technology Board for Scotland
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Nursing and Midwifery Practice Development Unit
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Scottish Health Advisory Service
4. Lord Patel chairs its Board.
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