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A decision made 6 August 2010 regarding: Prescribed List (Jersey) - changes with effect from 1 October 2010.

Decision Reference: MD-S-2010-0041
Decision Summary Title :	Prescribed List (Jersey) 1 October 2010		Date of Decision Summary:	27 July 2010
Decision Summary Author:	Business Manager		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	Changes to be made to the Prescribed List (Jersey) as at 1 October 2010		Date of Written Report:	13 July 2010
Written Report Author:	Prescribing Adviser		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Changes to be made to the Prescribed List (Jersey) with effect from 1 October 2010
Decision(s): The Minister approved amendments to the Prescribed List under Article 15 (11) (a) of the Health Insurance (Jersey) Law 1967 with effect from 1 October 2010. The changes are detailed as follows in the accompanying report: Table 1 - Items to be included from 1 October 2010 Table 2 – Items to be amended from 1 October 2010
Reason(s) for Decision: The Pharmaceutical Benefit Advisory Committee met on 13 July 2010 and provided the Minister with the recommended changes to the Prescribed List (Jersey), effective from 1 October 2010. The changes reflect current evidence and expert advice, and ensure that patients in Jersey have access to an appropriate range of modern, safe and effective treatments from their GPs.
Resource Implications: The recommended changes represent an estimated additional cost to the fund of around £500.00 per annum.
Action required: Business Manager to issue a public notice listing amendments and notify all approved medical practitioners and approved contractors.
Signature:		Position: Minister
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):