Pharmacy Support

Clinical Pharmacists

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I'm the lead pharmacist for the PCN. This means I manage and help the pharmacy team (made up of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians) to work effectively across all sites and make sure that the PCN is practicing good medicines safety. I also help the PCN in developing each practices' understanding and use of our amazing pharmacy professional workforce.

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My role is to support you to manage different aspects of your health. Working together with patients and other medical professionals in developing treatment plans to monitor long term conditions . I am here to support on appropriate medicine dosages, medicine intake instructions, and other activities that would help patients achieve their healthy lifestyle and wellness.

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Hi I’m Samieah your local Clinical Pharmacist. Do you often have medication queries and struggle to find someone to discuss these with? This is where I can help you; I have the expertise to help answer all your medication queries including side effects, optimising your medications and ensuring you are getting the best out of your recommended treatment. I am based within your GP practice and easily accessible. I am here to help create an individualised care plan, putting you at the centre and focusing on what matters to you.

FAQs

Introduction

Listen to Ollie, our Patient Engagement & Communications Lead ask Danny (Clinical Pharmacist Lead), Samieah (Clinical Pharmacis) and Dr Khan (Clinical Director) some frequently asked questions from our Patient Participation Groups.

  1. What’s the role of a Clinical Pharmacist in primary care?
  2. When should I see a Pharmacist?
  3. How can I access a PCN pharmacist?
  4. Can all Pharmacists prescribe?
  5. Can a Pharmacist change what a GP has prescribed?
  6. How can I feel confident speaking to a Pharmacist instead of my GP?