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 As many as a million non-existent patients are registered with GPs, according to official estimates. These "ghost" patients account for on average 5% of practice lists across England but as many as 30% in some PCT areas. This so-called list inflation results in unfair distribution of resources. PCC has produced a briefing  explaining the scale of the problem and suggesting practical measures for tackling it.

 NICE is to produce a best practice guide to help trusts develop local formularies, as part of a move to ensure that all patients in England have access to clinically and cost-effective drugs.

 A new report on genomic technology highlights the UK’s achievements in genetics research to date and makes recommendations to government to ensure future benefit of genomic innovation for the NHS and patients.