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postcode prescribing

British

noun

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

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It added: "The existence of postcode prescribing within Scotland adds to the injustice experienced by our patients."

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