Estimated costs of OOH services if PERMSS had not been available as per patient feedback
| Alternative service accessed | Consultation fee | Number of patients | Cost (December to April) | Cost per annum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP OOH via NHS 111 | £96 (GP OOH)+£8 (NHS 111 call) | 30 | £3120 | £9360 |
| Walk-in/urgent care centre | £57 | 499 | £28 443 | £85 329 |
| A&E (type 3)* | £57 | 166 | £9462 | £28 386 |
| Total | £41 025 | £123 075 |
*Classified as a minor department attendance.
A&E, accident and emergency; GP, general practitioner; NHS, National Health Service; OOH, out of hours; PERMSS, Pharmacy Emergency Repeat Medication Supply Service.