Services Database Community Pharmacy Emergency Supply (BSW area)

Aims and objectives:

2.2.1 To improve access for patients to POMs when an emergency supply is required and

their GP practice is closed, ensuring prompt access and continuity of supply.

2.2.2 To reduce pressure on GP OOH services by delegating emergency medication supplies to pharmacists where possible, thus reducing waiting times for other visits that specifically require a GP, and the avoidance of unnecessary calls to NHS111. 2.2.3 This service should benefit patients when:

• The patient meets all the legal criteria for an emergency supply
• The patient is unwilling/unable to pay for this supply.

Not known.