• Postgrad Med J · Aug 2020

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    The role of community pharmacists and their position in the delivery of diabetes care: an update for medical professionals.

    • Sarah Brewster, Richard Holt, Jane Portlock, and Hermione Price.
    • Research and Development, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK sarah.brewster@doctors.org.uk.
    • Postgrad Med J. 2020 Aug 1; 96 (1138): 473-479.

    AbstractPharmacists are the third largest group of healthcare professionals worldwide, but are underused in the delivery of diabetes care. The aim of this narrative was to describe how integration of community pharmacy services into existing healthcare models may improve diabetes care. Relevant literature exploring pharmacy-led interventions for diabetes were identified from a search of Medline, Embase and Cinahl online databases. This review highlights that community pharmacists are accessible, experts in medicine management, trusted by the public and able to achieve financial savings. They are poorly integrated into existing healthcare models, and commissioning arrangements can be poorly perceived by the public and those working in primary care. Community pharmacy interventions in type 2 diabetes have similar, if not greater effects compared to those delivered by other healthcare professionals. It was concluded that community pharmacy interventions in diabetes are feasible, acceptable and deliver improved health outcomes. Future work should build public recognition of pharmacists and improve communication between them and other healthcare professionals.© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.

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