Pharmacist Prescribing in England: Acting on History to Address Current Challenges in Pharmacy Practice

scholarly article • Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research • 2018 • 2018-07-10

Abstract

Historically doctors prescribe and pharmacists dispense, but these clear lines are rapidly eroding. The view that pharmacists should work closely with general practitioners and hospital doctors is a reality. It is encouraged by surveys and major reports such as that of Lord Carter. This shift is mediated by the need to balance the authority of doctors and patient safety with a shortage of doctors and a need to use the skills of pharmacists appropriately. As the population ages, more pharmacists, with the necessary skills and knowledge, will be required.

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Contributors
  • Barry Strickland-Hodge — author
  • Mary-Claire Kennedy — author
  • Darrin Baines — author
Citation
@article{lens.org/076-242-073-910-064,	author = {Barry Strickland-Hodge and Mary-Claire Kennedy and Darrin Baines},	title = {Pharmacist Prescribing in England: Acting on History to Address Current Challenges in Pharmacy Practice},	journal = {Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research},	month = {July},	doi = {10.1002/jppr.1424},	date = {2018-07-10},	note = "\url{https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/126530/} ; \url{https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jppr.1424} ; \url{http://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/30450/} ; \url{https://core.ac.uk/download/146487760.pdf}",	url = {https://lens.org/076-242-073-910-064}}