CCG News
Changes being made to the way patients can order repeat prescriptions
From 30th September 2019, GP practices will begin to ask patients to only order repeat prescriptions through their practice and not through high street or internet pharmacies or appliance contractors, as they might previously have done.
Changes to prescribing for medicines which you can buy over the counter
GPs in Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland are no longer routinely providing prescriptions for medications and treatments which can be bought over the counter at pharmacies and supermarkets.
NHS to make flash glucose monitoring devices available to more diabetes patients across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Hundreds of local patients with Type 1 diabetes that are under the care of a diabetes specialist will now be able to manage their condition more easily, as wearable glucose sensors will be available on prescription.
National awards win for NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
An initiative to improve diagnosis and treatment of urine infections in older people and reduce the use of antibiotics has won a national award.
Local NHS calls for patients to find out more about changes to prescribing
The local NHS is calling for patients to find out more about changes to prescribing and to provide their views on the changes before they take place.
Don’t let the bank holiday catch you out. Get your prescriptions ahead of time!
Patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being urged to get their repeat prescriptions in good time in preparation for the bank holiday weekend.
Festive reminder for patients to order repeat prescriptions
Patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being urged not to leave it too late to order their repeat prescriptions this Christmas.
City care homes better supported to manage appropriate prescribing
Patients across Leicester are set to benefit as a result of extra support being given to care homes around the prescribing of medications.
Patients invited to share their views about repeat prescription ordering
The three clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) are reviewing the process for repeat prescriptions and are inviting people to share their views
Have your say on possible changes to availability of paracetamol and gluten-free foods on prescription
We are investigating ways we can reduce the amount we spend on prescribing items which are also freely available to buy in supermarkets and community pharmacies. Have your say by completing our survey.
