Services Database Minor Eye Conditions Service
Service ID
291463
Description
The pharmacy will dispense medication directly to a patient who presents with a signed order on the agreed form written by a registered optometrist.
The aims of the service are to:
- improve access and choice for people with minor eye conditions who are seeking advice and treatment via the community pharmacy optometry eye conditions service, by supplying appropriate medicines at NHS expense; and
- improve health inequalities for low income families by enabling equal access to medicines for self-care of minor eye conditions.
Location of service
City & Hackney LPC
Commissioner
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Service type
Eye care
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
Not known.
