From January 2026, some patients may be eligible for 12-month prescriptions.
This change will affect prescribing decisions, practice workflows, and patient communication.
To help practices prepare, Pinnacle clinical director Dr Jo Scott-Jones will host two webinars (with the same content, choose the time that suits you best) designed to keep GPs, clinical staff, and practice managers informed and aligned.
In these sessions, you’ll learn about:
eligibility criteria and clinical safety considerations
how prescribing will change in practice
communicating effectively with patients
operational and administrative implications for practices.
Whether you prescribe, support patient care, or manage practice processes, attending one of these webinars will give you the knowledge and tools to navigate the change with confidence.
Two session times are available, both covering the same content, so you can choose the one that best suits your schedule.
Session 1: Thursday 30 October, 12-1pm
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 435 689 254 803 1
Passcode: ui2v2it2
Session 2: Thursday 30 October, 6-7pm
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 442 094 164 426 7
Passcode: rN3dz3Kj
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