Services Database Just in Case (Isle of Wight)
Service ID
44954
Description
The aim of this scheme is to avoid unnecessary distress caused by inadequate access to medicines during the out of hours period. This will be achieved by anticipating pharmaceutical need and prescribing medicines to be used on a ‘just in case’ basis for individual patients should their condition change or deteriorate suddenly.
Location of service
Hampshire & IOW LPC
Commissioner
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Service type
On demand availability of specialist drugs (palliative care)
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Decommissioned
Training
Not known.
Comments
This service is available on the Isle of Wight.
