As MANY as 300 pharmacists will
be employed directly by English
general practices, under a pilot
scheme funded to the tune of
£15 million by England’s National
Health Service.
The three year project will see the
clinical pharmacists supporting GPs
by helping to manage long-term
conditions and providing advice for
people on multiple medications.
“Pharmacists will also be
tasked with helping improve
communication about patients’
medicines between the GP
surgery, hospitals and community
pharmacies,” NHS England said.
Each pilot site will be based on
five clinical pharmacists and one
senior clinical pharmacist who
will mentor and help train the
team where needed to take on
prescribing responsibilities.
GP practices are being invited to
participate in the pilot, with clinical
pharmacists anticipated to be in the
new roles early in 2016.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 14 Jul 15 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 14 Jul 15
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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