Clinical Pharmacist Support

What is a Clinical Pharmacist

A Clinical Pharmacists are healthcare professionals with specialised knowledge of medications and their management. Their primary role is to ensure that patients are taking the correct medications in the right way, reducing the risk of medication-related problems.

Responsibilities of Clinical Pharmacists

Some of the core responsibilities of an ARRS clinical pharmacist include:

Conducting medication reviews for patients, particularly those with long-term conditions.
Optimising medicines to ensure patients are taking the most appropriate medications at the correct doses.
Managing polypharmacy, where patients are prescribed multiple medications, to prevent drug interactions and reduce risks.
Providing expert advice on prescribing to GPs and other healthcare professionals within the practice.
Supporting patients with medication adherence, ensuring they follow their prescribed treatment plans.
Helping to reduce hospital admissions by proactively managing patient medications and identifying potential issues early.

By taking on these responsibilities, ARRS clinical pharmacists play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes while significantly reducing the administrative and clinical burden on GPs. This makes ARRS funding an invaluable tool for primary care networks.

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How Our Clinical Pharmacists Reduce GP Workload

The introduction of ARRS clinical pharmacists has had a profound impact on GP workload. Through ARRS funding, PCNs can hire these specialists to handle a wide range of medication-related tasks, which would otherwise fall to GPs or nurses. Here’s how ARRS clinical pharmacists help reduce GP workload.

Medication Reviews

clinical pharmacists can take over the task of conducting structured medication reviews, especially for patients with multiple long-term conditions. These reviews are essential in identifying unnecessary or potentially harmful medications and ensuring that patients are receiving the most effective treatments. By handling this, ARRS clinical pharmacists free up valuable GP time for more complex cases.

Polypharmacy Management

For patients who are prescribed multiple medications, managing the potential interactions and side effects can be complex. Clinical Pharmacists have the expertise to review and streamline medication regimens, ensuring patient safety and minimising the risk of complications. This proactive approach not only improves patient outcomes but also reduces the risk of GPs dealing with medication-related problems down the line.

Chronic Disease Management

Many patients in primary care have chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, or heart disease. Managing these conditions requires regular monitoring and adjustments to medications. Clinical Pharmacists, funded through ARRS, can take on much of this responsibility, working alongside GPs to ensure patients receive the best care while reducing the time GPs need to spend on routine management.

Prescription Support

Clinical Pharmacists can assist with the prescribing process, ensuring that medications are prescribed accurately and appropriately. This reduces errors and the need for GPs to spend additional time reviewing prescriptions. Additionally, Clinical pharmacists can provide advice on complex medication queries, further reducing the workload for GPs.

How The Medicines Management Team Can Help?

At The Medicines Management Team, we specialise in helping PCNs and GP practices make the most of ARRS funding. Our leadership team consists of advanced clinical practitioners and GPs with extensive experience in medicines management and primary care. We understand the challenges that PCNs face, and we are here to help.

Here’s how we can support your practice:

ARRS Funding Application Support: Navigating the ARRS funding process can be complex. We help PCNs apply for and secure ARRS funding to bring in clinical pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. Our team guides you through the application process, ensuring you meet all the requirements to access this valuable resource.
Clinical Pharmacist Recruitment: Once ARRS funding is in place, we assist with the recruitment of qualified ARRS clinical pharmacists. We have a network of skilled professionals who are ready to join your team and help reduce your workload.
Ongoing Support and Training: After your ARRS clinical pharmacist is hired, we provide ongoing support and training to ensure they integrate smoothly into your practice. We offer guidance on best practices in medicines management and patient care, helping your practice get the most from your ARRS-funded workforce.
Tailored Medicines Management Solutions: We understand that every PCN is different. That’s why we offer customised solutions to meet the specific needs of your practice. Whether you need help with polypharmacy, chronic disease management, or medication reviews, our team has the expertise to deliver results.