postcode prescribing

noun

British the practice of prescribing more or less expensive and effective medical treatments to patients depending on where they live in a country, and which treatments their health board is willing and able to provide

Nearby words

postcibal, postclassical, postcode, postcode discrimination, postcode lottery, postcode prescribing, postcoital, postcoitus, postcolonial, postcomm, postcommissurotomy syndrome

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