This PSNC Briefing, which is aimed at general practitioners (GPs) and their teams, provides information about community pharmacists and their teams. The document is an updated version of a briefing originally published by PSNC, NHS Employers and the British Medical Association (BMA). Alongside a companion document for community pharmacists and their teams, which describes the work of general practices, the document aims to support general practitioners (GPs) and community pharmacists in developing more effective working relationships and in turn, improve primary care services for patients.

This PSNC Briefing covers key areas which are likely to be of interest to GPs and their teams, such as funding arrangements for pharmacies, the impact of prescribing policies and the range of clinical and administrative functions that community pharmacies currently provide.

PSNC Briefing 039/17: The community pharmacy – a guide for general practitioners and practice staff

Please note, the above document was updated and published jointly with the British Medical Association General Practitioners Committee (BMA GPC):

PSNC and BMA GPC publication: The community pharmacy – a guide for general practitioners and practice staff (May 2019)

If you have any queries on this PSNC Briefing or you require more information, please contact the PSNC Services Team at: Services.Team@psnc.org.uk.

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