Use of NHS Pharmacy First Service

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has released figures for NHS Pharmacy First Service covering the period of 31 January to 30 April 2024. The service, which launched on 31 January 2024, allows community pharmacies to offer advice to patients and supply NHS medicines (where clinically appropriate) to treat seven common health conditions without a prescription from a GP. There were over 423,000 Pharmacy First clinical pathway consultations with 78% of consultations resulting in a medicine being supplied to patients.

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