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ABOUT
ABOUT
Clinical pharmacists work as part of your GP team to improve the value and outcomes from medicines. This includes providing extra help to manage long-term conditions, advice for those on multiple medicines and better access to health checks. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and ensuring patient safety.
Having clinical pharmacists in GP practices means that GPs can focus their skills where they are most needed, for example on diagnosing and treating patients with more complex conditions. This helps GPs to manage the demands on their time.
HOW THEY CAN HELP
HOW THEY CAN HELP
Clinical pharmacists can prescribe certain medication and conduct medication reviews. They can answer questions about medication and support patients over the course of their treatment. Clinical Pharmacists can:
prescribe
review medication
answer queries about medications
conduct telephone reviews
ensure patients get the most out of their medication
ensure there is joined-up care for patients
HOW TO SEE ONE
HOW TO SEE ONE
Patients can be booked in to see a clinical pharmacist by the surgery in their clinic for face-to-face or telephone consultations. You can ask a receptionist at your GP to see a clinical pharmacist, or you may be invited to book an appointment with them.
It might not always be appropriate for you to speak to a clinical pharmacist regarding your concern, the care navigators at your GP will guide you on who is best to see.
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LEARN MORE
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