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The evolving role of community pharmacists

Community pharmacies are changing; meaning they now offer a wealth of services that can take the pressure off today’s busy GPs. How can GPs can make the most of what they offer?

Today’s community pharmacists offer a much wider range of services than simply dispensing prescriptions. This shift from their traditional role of compounding medicines was designed to reflect the needs of a modern-day community pharmacist, who is now expected to deliver a more patient-focused service. But what were the drivers for this change and have the purported benefits been realised in practice? This article charts the evolutionary path of the modern day community pharmacist and provides a brief review of the evidence supporting their new roles. History of community pharmacy services The Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain was established in 1841 and

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