Services Database Pharmacy First Service (Bradford Districts Area)
Service ID
44685
Description
This service is commissioned by Bradford Districts CCG to provide the local population with rapid access to a pharmacist who can give advice on, and where necessary supply medication from an agreed formulary, a range of minor ailments, releasing capacity in general practice and providing an appropriate alternative to the use of general practice or other health care environment (i.e. A&E, Out of Hours Urgent Care). The service is aimed at patients who use GP or Out of Hours services when they have a minor ailment rather than self-care or purchasing medicines over-the-counter (OTC). It is hoped that this service will change patient behaviours, educating and assisting patients in how to access self-care and the appropriate use of healthcare services.
Location of service
West Yorkshire LPC
Commissioner
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Service type
Minor ailment service
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Decommissioned
Training
The Pharmacy First Service can only be provided by a pharmacist who has demonstrated they are competent to provide a minor ailment service by completing the CPPE Declaration of Competence self-assessment and declaration form.
Comments
This service is available in the Bradford Districts area only.