Spurious GP codes are used for many reasons, including:
- a locum doctor working in a practice where the GP has resigned
- special exercises, projects or initiatives running in the Sub ICB Location (SICBL). Funded from the SICBL prescribing budget, where prescribing data is not required at individual prescriber level
- as an extra prescribing code for a GP working in more than one practice or cost centre
A spurious code will only be issued to GPs whose DIN code is already in use at another practice or cost centre. It will also be issued for hospital doctors who are not issued with a DIN code.
Locum doctors should use the prescribing code of the doctor for whom they’re providing locum services. Unless there are no GPs left in the practice or cost centre.
To request a spurious code
The SICBL must complete the Spurious code request proforma on our website to request a spurious code.
If any changes are needed to a spurious code, the SICBL must complete the relevant proforma on our website.
The completed forms must be returned to prescriptioninformation@nhsbsa.nhs.uk.
Further information on spurious codes can be found on our website.