Medicines management ensures patient safety as well as better and more cost effective prescribing

Patents who sign-up for this service have their prescriptions sent from their GP to nominated Pharmacy electronically. Summary Care Records allow healthcare professionals to view key patient information held at their GP practice.

The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education offers a wide range of courses to help develop community pharmacy professionals.

Pharmacies are responsible for ensuring safe and effective processes are in place for the dispensing of Controlled Drugs.

Pharmacies need to comply with contractual and regulatory requirements for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Collaboration between healthcare professionals ensures safe and effective support for patients. Key NHS contacts can be found here.

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence: improving health and social care through evidence-based guidance

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