Services Database Pharmacy First Service (Leeds South and East CCG Area)
Service ID
151418
Description
This service is commissioned by Leeds South & East 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).
Aims of the service:
- release capacity in general practice;
- to provide the local population with rapid access to a pharmacist who can give advice on, and treat where necessary, a range of minor ailments;
- be an appropriate alternative to the use of general practice or other health care environment (i.e. A&E, Out of Hours Urgent Care); and
- allow for improved promotion of self-care.
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
Completed
Training
Not known.
Comments
This service is available in the Leeds South and East CCG area only.