Many UK practices are being approached by private providers to review patients' notes to ensure the safety of prescribing Wegovy or Mounjaro. This effectively shifts the responsibility for prescribing initiated by other organisations onto the practice.

General Practice is currently under extreme pressure and cannot take on unfunded, non-contractual work for external providers. Given the existing workload, there is no guarantee that such reviews could be completed within the requested timeframe.

According to GMC regulations, it is the responsibility of the prescribing clinician to ensure their prescribing is safe[1]. This includes taking an adequate history, examining the patient, and conducting any necessary pre-prescribing investigations. NICE guidelines also require patient examinations, including accurate weight measurements at initial assessment and regular reviews[2].

Private providers should not expect NHS GPs to perform this private work on their behalf. Practice appointments should not be requested to record or verify this information. Non-response from a GP should not be interpreted as agreement that there are no contraindications to prescribing these medications.

Patients are encouraged to request a summary sheet of their current medications and major diagnoses, to share with the provider.

Thank you for your understanding.

References

[1] Good practice in proposing, prescribing, providing and managing ... - GMC

[2] Medicines optimisation: the safe and effective use of medicines ... - NICE

Gilbride's Pharmacy is now offering an on site clinic service by a quialified Advanced Clinic Pharmacist.  Below is a list of conditions the pharmaist can see and treat you foR.  This service runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every second Saturday AM.  Patients are asked to call and book an appointment on 01698 829618 first.

• Coughs/Colds
• Earache
• Nose/Sinusitis 
• Sore Throat/Tonsilitis 
• Cold Sore 
• Eczema/Psorasis
• Impetigo
• Rashes
• Shingles
• Verucas/Warts
• Allergies/Hayfever 
• Blood Pressure 
• Mouth Ulcers

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The Practice will now only accept new patients living in Blantyre, High Blantyre and Burnbank in Hamilton.

Patients with a G72 0, G72 9, ML3 0 & ML3 9 postal code are welcome to apply to join the Practice.

Shingles and Pneumococcal will be provided by NHS Lanarkshire - patients will be called by NHS Lanarkshire in due course

Holiday Vaccinations - will be provided by certain pharmacies - pleasee click on the link to see a full list.  https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/services/travel-vaccinations/

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