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How I convinced GPs to let pharmacists lead a successful triage service

Amira Shaikh, a GP pharmacist in London, explains how a strong awareness of her clinical abilities and limitations helped her launch a successful pharmacist-led patient triaging service.…

GP receptionists to electronically book patients for community pharmacy consultations

GP practices will soon be able to electronically book patients for a consultation with their local pharmacist, as part of an ongoing scheme for patient referrals.…

Why having a mentor is so important to pharmacists working in general practice

New general practice pharmacists can feel isolated, but mentorship can boost their resilience and the care they give patients, says clinical pharmacist Niketa Dass.…

Evaluation of the Portsmouth medicines advice at home service

A Portsmouth-based medicines advice at home service highlights the impact of pharmacist-led interventions.…

How our pharmacy became the first in North Wales to write prescriptions for minor illnesses

Superintendent pharmacist Steffan John shares his experience of treading new ground in the launch of North Wales’ first acute minor illness service, led by independent prescribing pharmacists.…

How a portfolio career like mine could give the pharmacy workforce a boost

Working across different settings not only gives job satisfaction, but also benefits patient care, says portfolio pharmacist Ailsa Sharrock.…

No GP pharmacist should be left out in the cold

NHS England should look again at rules that are likely to prevent some pharmacists from working in primary care networks.…

GP practice says the delivery of flu vaccinations in pharmacies could financially harm surgeries

A GP practice has told patients that community pharmacies and supermarkets “are not doing us a favour by giving you the [flu] vaccine — quite the opposite,” in a message on its website.…

Pharmacist-led telephone triage leads to 50% reduction in same day GP appointments

A pharmacist-led triage pilot at a GP practice in London has led to a 50% reduction in the number of patients requiring a same-day face-to-face appointment with their GP.…

Paper prescriptions will be a rare sight by next year, says NHS Digital programme lead

Paper prescriptions will become “a rare thing to see” over the next 12 months, according to NHS Digital’s programme director for digital medicines.…