Primary care

Nina Barnett (1965–2023)

“Inspirational” pharmacy stalwart Nina Barnett will leave behind a legacy that her peers say they will proudly continue to take forward.…

Independent prescribing in community pharmacy – the pathfinder programme

As chair of Community Pharmacy London, which represents 1,500 community pharmacy contractors in London, I write to express our concerns regarding the commissioning of the community pharmacy independent prescriber pathfinder service, a programme aimed at expanding primary care pharmacy services. …

The development of a tool to evaluate prescribers’ documentation in relation to the RPS competency framework

In 2016, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) published a competency framework for all prescribers, detailing expected standards for the patient consultation and for documentation of the consultation to support safe and competent prescribing​[1]​. Although documentation does not have its …

Transition of care for young people moving to adult healthcare services

Moving to adult care services can be an unsettling time for paediatric patients. A well thought out transition plan is needed to ensure young people remain engaged and take ownership of their health.…

Integrated care boards should commission community pharmacy to deliver care on behalf of primary care networks, says CCA

In its report on the future of community pharmacy in England, the Company Chemists' Association said the move would "stabilise the community pharmacy workforce".…

Pharmacists are the success story of general practice, and they are here to stay

With more than 8,500 pharmacists now working in general practice, they have a vital role in patient care — their recruitment into primary care networks must continue.…

NHS England commissions guidance on repeat prescribing for primary care teams

A working group, formed by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Royal College of General Practitioners, will develop the guidance, which will be implemented in GP practices and pharmacies.…

Government claims it has hit target to recruit 26,000 additional general practice staff one year early

The data used by the Department for Health and Social Care to hit its 26,000 recruitment target includes some roles that are not covered by the 'Additional rolls reimbursement scheme'.…

Cystic fibrosis: management and monitoring of respiratory manifestations

An overview of the pharmacological management of respiratory symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis to ensure they can optimise benefit from their medication regime.…

Regional healthcare systems could help address pharmacy workforce issues, finds review

The government-commissioned review called for integrated care systems to remove barriers that currently exist within primary care and promote integration and collaboration.…