Community pharmacy: moving from dispensing to diagnosis and treatment.

Authors :: Richardson, Elizabeth
Pollock, Allyson M.
Source :: BMJ: British Medical Journal (Overseas & Retired Doctors Edition). 5/15/2010, Vol. 340 Issue 7755, p1066-1068. 3p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: The article looks at the extent of the changes to community pharmacy in Great Britain under the revision of the National Health Service (NHS) community pharmacy contract. Reforms were implemented by the British government in 2005 aimed at increasing access and patient choice, reduce general practitioner workload and lower costs to the NHS. An overview of the community pharmacy market is presented, as well as changes to control of entry regulation and an analysis of its implications for primary care.

Subjects :: *PHARMACEUTICAL policy
*DRUG accessibility
*GENERAL practitioners
*MEDICAL care costs
*PRIMARY care

Language :: English
ISSN :: 17592151
Volume :: 340
Issue :: 7755
Database :: Academic Search Index
Journal :: BMJ: British Medical Journal (Overseas & Retired Doctors Edition)
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 50876759

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