PCTs are responsible for setting a prescribing budget against each practice within their PCT.

The PCT will advise the PPD of Annual budget amounts and mid year amendments using the proforma - Prescribing Budget Input Form (or in a letter on PCT headed notepaper).

The following details must be provided:

• Signature of prescribing lead
  
• Name of prescribing lead
  
• Telephone number of prescribing lead.

Details on how to advise the PPD can be found in the procedures listed below:

1. Annual budget amounts
   
2. Mid year amendments