Services Database H. Pylori Service (Hammersmith & Fulham Area)
Service ID
100465
Description
13C-urea breath testing for Helicobacter pylori can be provided by some Hammersmith and Fulham community pharmacies.
Aims:
- To provide a high quality pylori testing service that is convenient for patients and GPs and provides good value for money: and
- To avoid unnecessary hospital appointments.
Process:
- Only diabact UBT will be used
- If the GP decides that a 13C-urea breath test is indicated and that there is no reason not to test (e.g. ulcer treatments should not be used in the previous 2 weeks and the patient is over 18 years) they should explain the test to the patient and give him or her a prescription for diabact UBT, an instruction leaflet and a list of pharmacies providing the service
- The patient will be asked to contact one of the listed pharmacies to arrange an appointment for the test if they meet the criteria
Location of service
Ealing, Hammersmith & Hounslow LPC
Commissioner
NHS England
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
NHS England
Service type
H. Pylori
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Completed
Training
Community pharmacists who would like to provide the service will be trained to use diabact UBT, probably by trainers who have been trained by the kits’ manufacturer.
Comments
This service is available in the Hammersmith & Fulham area only.