The CCG wants to encourage people to “self-care” — which means that people take more responsibility for their own health and wellbeing where they can. For instance pharmacies are a good source of advice and support and can release GP time to treat people with more serious conditions.
https://www.blackburnwithdarwenccg.nhs.uk/prescribing-restrictions-approved-blackburn-darwen/
Prescribing for clinical need policy BwD 2017
