Report
On the 30th September 2014, the NHS Alliance and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society held a
round table, inviting GPs, practice pharmacists and members of the public. This report contains
excerpts from the discussion.
Summary
- Primary care is facing an immediate
crisis of falling workforce and rising
demand
- A significant number of suitably
qualified pharmacists are available
- Pharmacists’ under-used skills could
play an important role in helping GP
practices and primary care providers
fill their gaps quickly, practically and
cost-effectively
- Pharmacists working in GP practices
have helped drive significant
improvements in care provision
and working patterns
- Patients report feeling satisfied and
safe with pharmacists in GP practices
- The Royal Pharmaceutical Society and
NHS Alliance held a discussion to
explore how this opportunity can
and should lead to immediate action,
summarised in this document