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GPs asked to switch off non-contractual prescribing software as part of collective action

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By Anna Colivicchi
02 June 2026

1) Identify whether any medicines optimisation software use by the practice is contractually required, ie. under a local commissioned service.

2) Discuss whether the practice may wish to pull out of any local commissioned service that requires it. It may be possible to continue with a local commissioned service but not partake in the medicines optimisation aspect. Your LMC will be able to advise on this. 

3) Turn off any software that is not mandated.

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