Specialist Drugs

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About this dashboard

Specialist drugs often involve complex commissioning arrangements and represent a significant proportion of NHS prescribing expenditure. The Specialist Drugs Report in ePACT2 provides authorised users with detailed insights into prescribing patterns and costs for medicines classified as specialist, including those excluded from the national tariff.

This report enables users to monitor usage at SICBL, ICB, and practice levels, validate claims, and ensure compliance with commissioning agreements. It includes interactive features for filtering by drug category, prescriber, and time period, supporting targeted analysis and informed decision-making.

The aim of the Specialist Drugs Report is to promote transparency and accountability in high-cost prescribing. It helps organisations assess whether prescribing aligns with clinical guidance and funding policies, reducing unwarranted variation and improving patient outcomes. While the report provides detailed financial and prescribing data, it should be used alongside other dashboards and clinical information to inform decisions. Its intention is to support medicines optimisation and ensure that resources are used efficiently and equitably across the NHS.

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