Using pharmacists to help improve care for people with type 2 diabetes

(England only)

Pharmacists can play an increasing role in the prevention, early detection, care and support of people with type 2 Diabetes.

We want to see the NHS utilise pharmacists across all care settings to improve the care of people with type 2 diabetes. Pharmacists can support people with type 2 diabetes so they get the best from their medicines, improving their health and wellbeing through integrated, collaborative and personalised care services.

What we're calling for:

To improve care for people with type 2 diabetes:

1. Pharmacists should work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to play a greater role in prevention and detection services for type 2 Diabetes
2. Pharmacists should play an active role in optimising medicines, improving the health, wellbeing and safety of people with type 2 diabetes across the NHS
3. Pharmacists in specialist and generalist roles should be given access to the most up to date education and training to support people with multiple conditions
4. NHS organisations need to establish and embed the role of consultant pharmacists in diabetes across the NHS should ensure improved outcomes in the management of people with type 2 diabetes, promote collaborative practice, multidisciplinary team working, quality improvement and research.