Regulation 64 Excessive prescribing

The contractor must not prescribe drugs, medicines or appliances the cost or quantity of which, in relation to a patient, is, by reason of the character of the drug, medicine or appliance in question, in excess of that which was reasonably necessary for the proper treatment of the patient.

In considering whether a contractor has breached its obligations under paragraph (1), F1NHS England must seek the views of the Local Medical Committee (if any) for the area in which the contractor provides services under the contract.