Services Database Just in Case (Isle of Wight)

Service ID

44954

Description

The aim of this scheme is to avoid unnecessary distress caused by inadequate access to medicines during the out of hours period. This will be achieved by anticipating pharmaceutical need and prescribing medicines to be used on a ‘just in case’ basis for individual patients should their condition change or deteriorate suddenly.

Location of service

Hampshire & IOW LPC

Commissioner

Method of commissioning

Source of funding

Service type

On demand availability of specialist drugs (palliative care)

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date:
End date:

Status

Ongoing

Training

Not known.

Comments

This service is available on the Isle of Wight.