Freedom of Information request: 2019018
Request summary: Request regarding reports received relating to Pharmaceutical Contractor Fraud from 1st January 2017 to 30th June 2019
Request date: 27/09/2019
NHSCFA response date: 27/09/2019
Request date: 27/09/2019
NHSCFA response date: 27/09/2019
I would like to know:
Reports received relating to Pharmaceutical Contractor Fraud from 1st January 2017 to 30th June 2019:
Fraud and Corruption Reporting on Line | Reporting via Local Counter Fraud Specialists | ||
Total Reports | 362 | 275 | 87 |
Inappropriate Dispensing /Enhancing Services | 281 | 226 | 55 |
Inflation of Fees | 27 | 9 | 18 |
Contract | 31 | 23 | 8 |
Market Abuse* | 9 | 4 | 5 |
Other | 14 | 13 | 1 |
*The category of ‘Market Abuse’ refers to concerns about inappropriate behavior intended to artificially manipulate the market for gain.
In response to points 3 and 4, the information is accessible in the NHS Counter Fraud Authority Strategic Intelligence Assessments 2016-17 and 2017-18,
Strategic Intelligence Assessment 2016-17
Strategic Intelligence Assessment 2017-18
The findings for the period 2018-19 will be included in the next Strategic Intelligence Assessment. It is the intention of NHS Counter Fraud Authority to publish this assessment at a future date, therefore under Section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 this information is exempt from disclosure.
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