Together we ensure that all
prescriptions requests are issued, answer medication queries, complete
medication reviews and make treatment recommendations.
What does the Clinical Pharmacist role involve?
The pharmacist has an appointment list of
medication queries and medication reviews, for some patients it may require a
change in their medications by either starting or stopping a medication
depending on their requirements. They work with patients to ensure that they are
getting the best from their medications, this may involve advising that they
reduce or wean off certain high-risk medications.
The pharmacist team, work with
the other teams in the practice to ensure hospital letters are answered or to
help receptionists answer queries.
Throughout the rest of the day,
they would generally ensure that their senior manager duties are performed and ensure
the team are working to set NHS guidance.
What does the Lead Clinical Pharmacist enjoy about the job?
The lead pharmacist enjoys the varied nature of
the job, interactions with patients and being able to help them as much as they can.
What challenges do they face in the role?
The increased demand from the patient population after the pandemic, it’s really hard to ensure every patient
gets the service they deserve but the team try their hardest to ensure that no one
feels abandoned and everyone is helped.
What advice would you give to patients?
Look after your health, don’t
wait to check things out with a healthcare professional.
Take your prescribed
medications regularly and if you can’t then please ask for a review.
Use the digital technology to order your medication.
