FOI Ref: 0165FOI1920 
 
16th December 2019 
 
Freedom of Information Act 2000 – Request for Information
 
We are pleased to respond to your request for information and our response is set out below:
 
Request/ Response
 
This is a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
 
Having spoken to many GP practices regarding the cartridges they use in their printers, I'm concerned there is misinformation relating to the use of third party (non-OEM) consumables.
 
As a result of this, I would like to request the following information:
 
1) As far as CCG are concerned, is there any prohibition currently in place on a GP practice with regard to using any third-party printer cartridges in a printer?  No
 
2) Is it a directive of CCG that only new OEM cartridges may be used in GP practices? No  

3) What is the view of CCG relating to the use of sustainable remanufactured original toners? Where manufacturer warranties are not voided as the equipment remains the property of NHS England the CCG would have no issue with these.