Services Database Micro Spirometry and Early COPD Detection (South Tyneside Area)

This Service is the first stage of a pathway redesign to identify previously undiagnosed patients with COPD. Many of these patients will be regular visitors to a pharmacy often attending with self-limiting conditions. Pharmacy provides good access and choice for this group of patients. Evidence suggests that early diagnosis of patients with COPD provides much-improved outcomes for patients in better managing their condition and the NHS through reduced exacerbations.
The Service will provide screening for patients and will be delivered by Community Pharmacies based within South Tyneside, delivering within community pharmacy and other community venues.