Module 6

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Responsible self-medication …

• Reduces the cost of social security systems ● and healthcare costs • Makes a VERY important contribution to public health

The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs

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e.g. UK - NHS Policy

Pressures on the NHS

● Need to modernise

● Nurse and pharmacy prescribing – Cheaper and faster to train than GPs

● Continuing UK Target – for the public to “get the right medicine at the right time” – Pressure from self-diagnosis – Target at least 10 switches per year – POM to Pharmacy (P) – P to General Sales List (GSL)

● Shortage of Doctors /GPs – Need to reduce demand on NHS

The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs

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