Primary care

What community pharmacy access to shared health and social care records could mean for patient care

Community pharmacies in Dorset could soon have access to system-wide health and social care records. Robin Mitchell, owner of Victoria Park Pharmacy in Dorchester, explains why pharmacists should jump at the opportunity.…

No going back: how the pandemic is changing general practice pharmacy

The coronavirus pandemic has been a huge challenge, but it has revolutionised pharmacy practice in some positive ways. In the second feature of a three-part series, we ask GP pharmacists which changes they want to retain.…

Primary care network pharmacists to start delivering medication reviews earlier than planned in ‘window of opportunity’ before winter

A letter from NHS England asks NHS organisations to speed up the return to more normal levels of non-COVID-19 health services.…

‘A digital-first approach reduces patient frustrations’ – a day in the life of a pharmacist carrying out remote consultations

Understanding and improving the patient’s healthcare experience are key aspects of Farah Haque’s role…

How a ‘network community pharmacist’ is a win-win for our PCN — and could benefit yours too

A London primary care network has created a new role for pharmacists who want to work in both primary care networks and community pharmacy. Mitesh Shah, a pharmacist at South Central Ealing Primary Care Network, explains how a ‘network community pharmacist’ could truly integrate the two …

Nearly a quarter of PCNs did not claim NHS funding to hire extra pharmacists

Almost a quarter of primary care networks (PCNs) had either not hired or not claimed NHS funding for hiring a pharmacist — which was made available as part of a new GP contract — by the end of March 2020, responses to Freedom of Information requests by The Pharmaceutical Journal&nbs…

‘I do not know what to expect’ — a day in the life of a pharmacist redeployed owing to COVID-19

Despite having a background in hospital, integrated care pharmacist Shazia Karsan felt an element of anxiety when redeployed during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

How to provide advice on alcohol consumption and explain the potential health risks

Alcohol consumption has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacists can provide patients with support and information to enable them to make informed choices about their intake.…

Managing dental emergencies in response to COVID-19

This learning resource provides a summary of self-care advice and important considerations that pharmacists and their teams can use to counsel patients on interim management for common dental emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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Community management of pneumonia and suspected COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of understanding the differences between viral and bacterial pneumonia, and how adult patients can be managed as they recover at home.…