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Guernsey Sees 12.6% Surge in Prescription Spending
9/8/2025
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Story summary
- Guernsey's Prescribing Support Unit noted a 3.8% rise in prescriptions dispensed in 2024.
- Prescription spending increased to £23.6 million, marking a 12.6% rise from 2023.
- Basic drug costs reached £20.4 million, up £1.1 million or 5.2% from last year.
- The report examines prescribing trends and reasons for cost increases.
- Concerns about rising prescription costs persist in Guernsey.
