Putting new management processes in place Use or review templates and protocols, especially for UTI. The questions below are suggested to be worked through by each practice No prescriptions or delayed prescriptions Does the practice use the no prescription leaflets, developed by Fylde and Wyre CCG? How successful have these been? Does the practice have a protocol or process for addressing delayed prescriptions? What methods are employed within the practice for delayed prescriptions (tick all that apply): None Given directly to patient For collection at reception For collection at a named pharmacy Does the practice monitor unused delayed prescriptions that have been given to the patient? Does the practice monitor uncollected delayed prescriptions left at the reception? Does the practice have an agreement with the local pharmacist to return uncollected prescriptions to the prescriber? How many delayed prescriptions have been unused ? State time frame e.g. 6 weeks = Uncollected from reception = Returned from named pharmacy = Is clear guidance given with a delayed script during the consultation to enable appropriate use (including clear descriptions of time and reasons) Outcome of clinical discussion with colleagues regarding use of delayed prescriptions 9. Record any changes to process that have occurred following this review. References WHO. Self-prescription of antibiotics boosts superbugs epidemic in the European region. Copenhagen: WHO 2012 Currie CJ et al. Antibiotic treatment failure in four common infections in UK primary care BMJ 2014;349:g5493 National trends in antibiotic prescribing: Vale of Leven enquiry 2014: CDI outbreak Edinburgh December 2014 CEPP National Audit: Focus on Antibiotic Prescribing. March 2013.
Putting new management processes in place Use or review templates and protocols, especially for UTI. The questions below are suggested to be worked through by each practice No prescriptions or delayed prescriptions Does the practice use the no prescription leaflets, developed by Fylde and Wyre CCG? How successful have these been? Does the practice have a protocol or process for addressing delayed prescriptions? What methods are employed within the practice for delayed prescriptions (tick all that apply): None Given directly to patient For collection at reception For collection at a named pharmacy Does the practice monitor unused delayed prescriptions that have been given to the patient? Does the practice monitor uncollected delayed prescriptions left at the reception? Does the practice have an agreement with the local pharmacist to return uncollected prescriptions to the prescriber? How many delayed prescriptions have been unused ? State time frame e.g. 6 weeks = Uncollected from reception = Returned from named pharmacy = Is clear guidance given with a delayed script during the consultation to enable appropriate use (including clear descriptions of time and reasons) Outcome of clinical discussion with colleagues regarding use of delayed prescriptions 9. Record any changes to process that have occurred following this review. References WHO. Self-prescription of antibiotics boosts superbugs epidemic in the European region. Copenhagen: WHO 2012 Currie CJ et al. Antibiotic treatment failure in four common infections in UK primary care BMJ 2014;349:g5493 National trends in antibiotic prescribing: Vale of Leven enquiry 2014: CDI outbreak Edinburgh December 2014 CEPP National Audit: Focus on Antibiotic Prescribing. March 2013.