PACT Flashcards
1
Q
What does PACT stand for?
A
Prescribing Analysis and Cost Tabulation
or
Prescribing Analysis and CosT
2
Q
What is PACT?
A
It is a document issued to each GP practice giving a summary of prescribing patterns.
- Generic versus brand prescribing
- Number of items dispensed (categorised as per BNF)
- Information is available at individual practice level, health authority level, and national level, allowing different analyses
3
Q
Who generates the PACT report for each practice?
A
The Prescription Pricing Authority (PPA)
