Thread: NHS to cut costs
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Old 28-11-2018, 12:08   #11
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Re: NHS to cut costs
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Originally Posted by Taf View Post
NHS England has announced plans to curb the prescription of "low-priority" items.... including

Blood glucose testing strips - for diabetes
Needles for pre-filled and reusable insulin pens - for diabetes

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46361639

How the hell did they decide that testing strips and needles are "low priority" ?
The article explains:

'In the case of the diabetes testing strips, needles and pens, officials are proposing that GPs prescribe more cost-effective alternatives rather than scrapping them'.
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