CLINICAL PHARMACIST
What is the role of a Clinical Pharmacist at the GP?
Clinical pharmacists work as part of the general practice team to improve value and outcomes from medicines and consult with and treat patients directly.
This includes providing extra help to manage long-term conditions, advice for those on multiple medicines and better access to health checks.
How can a Clinical Pharmacist support patients at the GP?
They are highly qualified experts in medicines and bring a unique skillset to the general practice.
As experts in medicines, they help to improve efficiency and support medicine optimisation in a range of ways. This includes supporting patients with:
- High blood pressure or high cholesterol
- Help with ongoing health problems by carrying out structured medication reviews
- Improving patient safety, outcomes and education
- Aligning multiple medications and synchronising prescriptions to improve patient health outcomes.
Pharmacists work with patients to improve their adherence to their medication and optimise the benefit. They offer more time for patients to discuss their medications and bring a holistic and personalised approach which also helps in the reduction of hospital admissions and the number of patients in A&E.
How to access this service?
Clinical Pharmacists are available at every practice within our PCN.They may work remotely or in the practice.
To request an appoitment, please contact the practice you are registered with.
How can speaking to a Clinical Pharmacist benefit patients?
To find out more, about benefits that Clinical Pharmacist can bring, watch a video 'I'd like to see a clinical pharmacist', below published by the NHS, which takes a look at a new development in a GP practice in Bournemouth. The Westbourne Medical Centre is employing a clinical pharmacist to carry out clinical medicines reviews as part of its integrated, multidisciplinary team dealing with complexity in primary care, (video opens in a new window).
