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> doctors dont look at costs because they dont really know them They know enough to prescribe only the pre-approved drugs and they know that things will happen
by kgwgk 1y ago
> doctors dont look at costs because they dont really know them
They know enough to prescribe only the pre-approved drugs and they know that things will happen at due time when the already budgeted people and equipment are available.
- omnimus 1y agoSure they prescribe pre-approved drugs. They even prefer some brands which they know or are “sponsored by”. But afaik they dont care if they prescribe something expensive because it doesnt cost them anything.
- kgwgk 1y agohttps://www.england.nhs.uk/medicines-2/items-which-should-not-be-routinely-prescribed/ https://www.england.nhs.uk/medicines-2/items-which-should-no... Items which should not be routinely prescribed in primary care This policy guidance includes medicines: […] that are clinically effective but not the most cost-effective intervention available that are clinically effective but deemed a low priority for NHS funding. Prescribers are advised that no new patients should be started on these items, that they should be deprescribed for current patients and that, where possible, suitable alternatives should be identified for patients.