Shared Care Statement

Doune Health Centre Shared Care Statement

As of 1st March 2026, Doune Health Centre will no longer be able to take on prescribing and monitoring of shared care medications for any patients where a diagnosis has been made in the private sector.  These shared-care medications require specialist monitoring and review, and many such medications are either only licensed for specialist prescribing, or prescribed outside their licensed use. 

Examples include medication for ADHD and transgender care and monitoring following private bariatric surgery. 

This has been a decision made following the health board and Forth Valley Local Medical Committee recommendations. It is not a reflection on any individual patient request, but on the structure, safety and funding rules of the NHS. 

We appreciate your understanding at these challenging times. 

If you feel that your individual circumstances warrant further discussion, please make a routine GP appointment.