A minor ailments scheme
in Wales allowing pharmacists
to provide medicines for some
conditions has reduced the rate of
general practitioner consultations.
The Choose Pharmacy pilot
program involved a total of 32
community pharmacies in two
regions since 2013, with the final
report into the program showing
the most common condition
presented was hayfever, followed
by conjunctivitis and head lice.
An analysis of the findings
suggested that if the Choose
Pharmacy scheme was introduced
across Wales the health budget
would save around £43 million
over a five year period, and that
GP engagement is important to
promote confidence in the service.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 07 Aug 15 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 07 Aug 15
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