|
Term |
Acronym |
Definition |
Additional Ref. |
Source |
Date |
| Deputising
Services |
|
A
Service providing cover for GP practices. Prescriptions
are identified by an ‘L’ stamped on the
form and the GP identification number of the GP for
whom the deputising doctor is providing cover; this
is completed by the deputising doctor.
|
|
PAR
and Prescribing Catalogue/PDPI |
June-04 |
| Discount |
|
Community
pharmacies are assumed to receive a discount from their
suppliers. The discount factor assumed for individual
pharmacies varies according to the total of the prices
of the drugs, appliances and chemical reagents they supply.
Similar discounts exist for dispensing practices.
However, for the purposes of GP, PCT and SHA prescribing
budgets and statements, a national average discount percentage
is used, based on the total discount calculated.
Relates to England.
|
National
Average Discount Percentage |
PMD/PDPI
|
Aug-05 |
| Dispensed
|
|
The term dispensed includes personal administration
throughout Prescribing Information reports. |
|
PAR
|
June-04 |
| Dispensing
GP |
|
An
English GP authorised to dispense to certain patients
and who has dispensing patients on his/her list. |
|
|
June-04 |
