Evaluating pharmacist input into the pharmaceutical care of patients in dispensing medical practices in remote and rural areas of Scotland

Conclusion.The clinical pharmacist service was both needed and valued highly by staff and patients. In Scotland, this aligns with the Government vision and action plan, ‘Prescription for Excellence’, that by 2023 all patient facing pharmacists will be independent prescribers with those in remote and rural areas entitled to ‘equity of access to such expertise’.
Source: Family Practice - Category: Primary Care Source Type: research