gp pharmacy

Question 1

Which professionals were added to GP practices after 2015 as part of primary care expansion?

Answer 1

Pharmacists, physiotherapists, paramedics, and physician associates.

Question 2

What are some key responsibilities of pharmacists in general practice?

Answer 2

Long-term condition management, medication reviews, triaging, audits, and managing hospital discharge summaries.

Question 3

How do GP pharmacists support long-term disease management?

Answer 3

By reviewing treatment plans, monitoring chronic conditions, and ensuring medicines are used effectively and safely.

Question 4

What is the pharmacist’s role in prescription management?

Answer 4

Reviewing repeat prescriptions, assessing medication necessity, checking for monitoring needs, and prescribing if qualified.

Question 5

What happened in the real-life case of Mr. Cummings, and why was the pharmacist’s role critical?

Answer 5

Discharge medication changes weren’t updated in the community pharmacy; the GP pharmacist’s role was vital in reconciling discrepancies to avoid harm.

Question 6

What are some career progression paths for pharmacists in primary care?

Answer 6

Prescribing pharmacist, advanced clinical practitioner (ACP), medicines management pharmacist, and senior clinical pharmacist.