Homecare Delivery Service - Stakeholder Benefits

Consultants

• No need for shared care agreement
  
  
• Avoids issues or delays with communication to GPs
  
  
• Costs not shown through PPA
  
  
• Free of charge – provided as part of the APO-go Package of Care

Patients

• Greater patient choice and better quality of life – enhanced patient experience
  
  
• Covers all dispensing needs, including other medications when APO-go is prescribed
  
  
• Convenient, confidential and private delivery service, arranged to suit patient needs
  
  
• No waiting for repeat Rx from GP, then waiting for pharmacy to order in stock
  
  
• Ensures continuity of supply
  
  
• Sharps bin collection and replacement service
  
  
• Dedicated, familiar drivers with pre-arranged delivery slots
  
  
• Homecare Helpline and dedicated point of contact within Patient Service Team

Nurses

• Reduced workload – Homecare Delivery service can save up to 20% of nurses time
  
  
• No administration for shared care agreements necessary
  
  
• Administration for funding completed by Evolution Homecare
  
  
• Change of dose form now completed by consultant on hand rather than dealing with GPs

PCO

• Reduce costs for NHS/PCO
  
  
• Does not attract 2% expensive product fee via PPA
  
  
• Free of charge – provided as part of the APO-go Package of Care
  
  
• Monitors any patient non-compliance and ensures accurate stock management preventing stock-piling, thereby saving money