Pharmacies

Who are Pharmacists? 

Pharmacists (sometimes called Chemists) are experts in medicines and how they work. They play a key role in providing quality healthcare to patients.

All pharmacists offer essential services which include:

• dispensing
• repeat dispensing
• disposal of unwanted medicines
• promotion of healthy lifestyles
• promotion of self care signposting to other health care provisions 

Most pharmacists now offer (Advanced Service):

• medicine use reviews - a face to face review concerning the medicines used, problems will be identified and addressed. 

A few pharmacists offer (Enhanced services which the PCT has commissioned to address local health needs):

• supervised administration
• needle exchange
• full clinical medication reviews
• smoking cessation
• EHC (Emergency Hormonal Contraception)
• Minor Ailment Scheme
• emergency oxygen supply
• guaranteed provision of specialist and pallatable care drugs
• extended hours service