3 stories

This week in the GP press

1. BMA getting legal advice on A&G requirement amid fears it could remove GPs' right to refer

   Pulse Referrals & hospital services Read at Pulse ↗

   In brief

   The BMA sought legal advice on the new Advice & Guidance requirement, fearing it could affect GPs' right to refer.

2. ICBs ration Mounjaro prescribing by GPs with additional eligibility criteria

   Pulse Prescribing & medicines Read at Pulse ↗

   In brief

   Some ICBs are adding their own eligibility thresholds for GP prescribing of tirzepatide (Mounjaro).

3. New GP collective action against imposed contract could start on 1 April, says BMA

   Pulse Collective action & GPC Read at Pulse ↗

   In brief

   The BMA said new collective action against the imposed contract could start on 1 April, alongside its referendum.