Written Question · S2W-08262 · Session 2
Further to the answer to question S2O-665 by Mr Tom McCabe on 30 October 2003, whether GP prescribing of portable oxygen has ensured that a…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2O-665 by Mr Tom McCabe on 30 October 2003, whether GP prescribing of portable oxygen has ensured that an effective means of supply and distribution is in place to meet the needs of all patients in Scotland who can benefit.
The answer
Portable oxygen has been availableon GP prescription since 1 April 2004. The arrangements we have put in place are designed toensure that GPs will be prescribing on the basis of specialist advice. The supplyand distribution of oxygen cylinders and associated equipment remain subject tolocally negotiated agreements between NHS boards and the community pharmacists intheir areas.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-08262 by reference.