INPS supplies the Vision clinical IT system used by the majority of GP practices in Scotland.
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Those currently using alternative systems such as EMIS are also in the process of transitioning to Vision, throwing up uncertainty as to whether GP practices will have to find a replacement supplier if the company cannot be rescued.
Cegedim – which is headquartered in France and listed on the Paris Stock Exchange – issued the statement shortly before 5pm UK time on Tuesday.
Dr Chris Williams, deputy chair of the Royal College of GPs in Scotland, said they were first notified about the situation on Wednesday morning.
He said: “RCGP Scotland was briefed about this within hours of the company’s…