Pharmacy First in Wakefield District showcased in blog

A photograph of David Webb, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, and representatives from a local pharmacy, Trinity Health Centre, Community Pharmacy West Yorkshire and NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, on a visit to showcase Pharmacy First.

The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England visited Wakefield District to see the progress of a scheme launched this year which allows people to get quick and convenient access to high quality healthcare without needing to see a GP.

Pharmacy First enables community pharmacies to complete episodes of care for seven common conditions following defined clinical pathways. This includes the supply of appropriate medicines which aims to address health issues before they get worse. The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England David Webb and colleagues from NHS England visited Trinity Medical Centre and Pharmacy Plus Health in Wakefield.

Find out more in this Blog on the NHS England website: NHS England » West Yorkshire showcases partnership working to deliver Pharmacy First

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