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Aim
"To inform, facilitate and support the promotion of high quality, cost-effective
prescribing through a co-ordinated programme of activities for health authorities (HAs), medical
and pharmaceutical advisers, and GPs".
Objectives
To develop a co-ordinated programme of activities covering the following five main areas
of work:
- Dissemination of Good Practice
- Informing Research and Initiatives
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This is to be achieved by:
- using efficiently the professional, managerial and administrative expertise
of the NPC in conjunction with prudent use of its financial resources
- commissioning work, where appropriate, from external individuals and
bodies who demonstrate possession of relevant knowledge and expertise, and
an ability to deliver value for money
- developing and maintaining collaborative links with a wide range of
relevant national, regional and local bodies along with other professional groups
- continuing the strong working relationships with key elements of the
National Health Service (NHS) Executive ensuring that a clear understanding
of strategic direction and policy development is maintained
- keeping up to date with important international, national, regional and local initiatives, and developments which impact on the
prescribing agenda
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developing and maintaining an informal, representative communication
and advisory framework to ensure the NPC's programme of activities continues
to reflect the needs of its key customers
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