Budgets/prescriptions and availability

[noblehead]

Just curious......

Does anybody know how GP surgery's are paid?

I mean, are they paid for every patient on their books, or paid per appointment. Also, who pays for the meds that we receive, do each surgery have a set budget allocated per patient, or do they recover the cost directly from the NHS.

I was just wondering, because going by some members on this forum there is a diference in the quantity and availability of meds for people living with diabetes.

Thanks

Nigel

 

[catherinecherub]

This website may help you with some of your questions Nigel.

http://napp.org.uk/

This address will take you to National Association of Patient Participation. If you click on "Ten minute Guides" at the bottom of the page under the heading " Resources", there is a guide to the funding of G.P. surgeries.

Catherine.