Our Commitment to Transparency
At St Peter’s Hill Surgery we are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. We believe it is important to be open and transparent about any interests that could influence, or be perceived to influence, our clinical decisions.
Declaration of Interest
We wish to inform our patients that:
- At St Peter’s Hill Surgery or one or more of our GPs/partners, has a financial interest (shareholding) in Newton Pharmacy a local community distance-selling pharmacy.
What This Means for You
Your care and treatment are always our top priority.
- Any recommendations we make for medications or pharmacies are based solely on your clinical needs and personal preferences.
- You are free to choose any pharmacy to dispense your prescriptions. There is no obligation to use Newton Pharmacy.
Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) allows your prescriptions to be sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice.
- You can nominate any pharmacy to receive your prescriptions. This can be changed or reviewed at any time.
- If you have previously nominated a pharmacy, this will remain in place unless you choose to change it.
- We will not automatically nominate or change your nominated pharmacy without your consent.
- If you ask for advice about pharmacies, we will provide balanced information about local options.
- Choosing Newton Pharmacy is entirely optional, and alternative pharmacies are always available.
Prescribing and Referrals
Our prescribing decisions follow NHS guidance and clinical best practice.
- We do not receive incentives for prescribing specific medicines or for directing prescriptions to any particular pharmacy.
- Where appropriate, we may offer information about local pharmacy services, including Newton Pharmacy, as well as other providers.
How We Manage Conflicts of Interest
To ensure fairness and transparency:
- We maintain a register of interests in line with NHS guidance.
- We follow NHS England and local Integrated Care Board (ICB) policies on conflicts of interest.
- We ensure that any potential conflicts are identified, recorded, and appropriately managed.
Questions or Concerns
If you have any questions about this declaration, EPS, or your choice of pharmacy, please speak to a member of our team or contact:
Tel: 01476 850123
Email: [email protected]
