Both Scriptswitch and Optimise Rx are IT platforms which enable evidence-based, cost-effective and safer prescribing for Primary Care Network (PCN) doctors, nurse prescribers, including CCGs and PCN pharmacist prescribers. The platforms are managed by MLCSU teams across parts of the North West and the Midlands.

Scriptswitch and Optimise Rx provide several benefits for GPs and PCNs:

• Reducing GP workload
• Supporting your QIPP programme
• Enhancing QOF performance through medicines optimisation
• Update on medicines safety and NICE implementation
• Allowing you to achieve APC decision making through an efficient process.
• Using reporting tools to identify the prescribing of new or non-formulary drugs before prescribing data is available leading to the development of targeted education strategies
• Supporting National Workstreams such as Self-Care with links to patient leaflets to support prescribers with discussions with patients at the time of consultation.