§ Lord Lipseyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What steps they have taken to encourage general practitioners regularly to review the prescriptions which they give to their patients. [HL684]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathPrimary care trusts employ professional advisers whose main role is to advise general practitioners on the development of services that are efficient, effective, safe and convenient for patients.
119WAThe National Prescribing Centre is currently working with the General Practitioners' Committee and the Royal College of General Practitioners on the development of a good practice guide.