PrescQIPP

Specials

Specials resources, including good practice and how to optimise the use of licensed medicines, alternatives and reviews to be done to support the reduced use of specials.

B301. Specials prescribing

Addresses issues to consider when prescribing a special and lists of alternative options.

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B317. Repatriation of specials

This bulletin and supporting resources support commissioners who are considering commissioning a service where specials are repatriated to secondary care.

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B342. Alternative to specials database

Our specials database is an A to Z list of products that are often prescribed as specials which gives recommendations on licenced or off label alternatives or if these are not suitable which unlicensed special to prescribe. Where available costs are included. 

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