Whenever a GP prescribes a medicine for you they are taking full responsibility for your care, even if the medicine is recommended for you by another doctor. It, therefore, cannot always be expected that your GP will prescribe the medicine(s) recommended for you by the private doctor.

Please be aware that your GP may NOT agree to prescribe the medicine in the following circumstances:

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• The GP has not had adequate communication from the private doctor to explain the reasons why you need the medicine

• The GP does not believe the medicine is appropriate or necessary for you

• The medicine is not licensed or is being used outside of its licensed use in the UK

• The GP does not feel they have the specialist expertise to monitor the medicine and to ensure it is safe and working for your

• The use of the medicine is not in line with national or local prescribing guidelines

• Your GP believes that a different medicine which is very similar and commonly prescribed on the NHS will be just as effective or appropriate for you to take instead

• You are seen by a private doctor/specialist without referral from your NHS GP

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