2022021

Information requested

1. Please can you explain how a GP would financially benefit by writing dozens of prescriptions for tablets that he/she already knows that a patient doesn’t need?

   For example: is it be possible that a doctor could financially benefit by simply writing useless prescriptions by claiming money back from bonuses such as QOF payments?

2. What evidence do the NHSCFA need from a member of the public to investigate allegations prescription fraud?
3. Who are the victims of prescription fraud?

   For Example: is it the taxpayers?

NHSCFA response

1. I am unable to provide the information you request as your request does not ask for information which is recorded by the organisation.

   The Freedom of Information Act gives a requester the right only to recorded information held by a Public Authority.

2. I am unable to provide the information you request as your request does not ask for information which is recorded by the organisation.

   The Freedom of Information Act gives a requester the right only to recorded information held by a Public Authority.

3. If you have information you wish to provide to NHS Counter Fraud Authority, you can do this via our on line reporting form or by calling our freephone line:

   What is NHS Fraud | Fraud prevention | NHS Counter Fraud Authority | NHSCFA