Guidance regarding issue of prescriptions and use of MDS reaffirmed

A reaffirmation of guidance letter has recently been written by Fareham & Gosport and South Eastern Hampshire CCGs with regard to prescribing for MDS and the issue of 7 day prescriptions.

The final document has been uploaded onto our CPSC website as detailed below to update and supplement previous information provided:

• Guidance around the use of Monitored Dosage Systems (MDS) and issuing of prescriptions for MDS
• The information is also in the 'For Professionals' section under: Equality Act Support (including Compliance Aids information)

For further background information on the NHS England South East & South West Review 2019, please see the following previously published CPSC News article:

• Update to guidance regarding issue of prescriptions and use of MDS

The documents have been directly shared with all community pharmacies in both the Fareham & Gosport and South Eastern Hampshire CCG areas and can be shared onward within your network groups.