Join Ben as he explores the evolving role of pharmacists in general practice, with special guests Ruhina Kassam & Mahmud Mamayusupov from Clinical Pharmacist Solutions. They share insights on the push for pharmacists to become prescribers, emphasising the importance of this shift to meet increasing healthcare demands. Ruhina & Mahmud introduce the DPP Finder service, designed to connect pharmacists with designated prescribing practitioners, facilitating the required practice hours for their prescribing qualification.

They also discuss the balance between community pharmacy and PCN pharmacists, improvements in workforce distribution, and the Pharmacy First scheme. Don't miss this insightful discussion that highlights the significant developments and opportunities in the pharmacy profession.

Introduction (00:09)

Updates from Clinical Pharmacist Solutions.. (00:29)

Becoming advanced practitioners.. (01:16)

Do pharmacists want to become prescribing pharmacists? (03:15)

The scheme.. (04:13)

Pharmacists in their own practice (06:34)

Mentorship.. (07:08)

90 hours.. (08:56)

Is the scheme funded? (09:40)

Limits to the prescribing qualification.. (11:33)

Additional qualifications (13:09)

Specialist vs general approach (13:40)

Thoughts on the way that pharmacists are being used in general practice and by PCNs? (14:07)

Quality of supervision offered via PCNs.. (15:58)

Turnover of pharmacists.. (16:57)

Impact on community pharmacy.. (20:32)

Pharmacy First (21:16)

Getting in touch.. (23:01)

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