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Prescriptions error warning

Around one in 20 prescriptions written by family doctors contains an error, the General Medical Council has warned.

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Report: Prescribing is a skill that requires practice

The author of a report into errors in prescriptions has said that "prescribing is a skill" which he advised doctors to "take time to develop and keep up-to-date". Professor Tony Avery of the University of Nottingham's medical school, said:

GPs must ensure they have ongoing training in prescribing, and practices should ensure they have safe and effective systems in place for repeat prescribing and monitoring. I'd also encourage doctors to share their experiences of prescribing issues both informally within their practices, and also formally where appropriate through local or national reporting systems.

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