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Pharmacist prescribing in England: acting on history to address current challenges in pharmacy practice
Author(s) -
StricklandHodge Barry,
Kennedy MaryClaire,
Baines Darrin
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy practice and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2055-2335
pISSN - 1445-937X
DOI - 10.1002/jppr.1424
Subject(s) - medicine , economic shortage , pharmacy , pharmacist , work (physics) , nursing , family medicine , project commissioning , pharmacy practice , population , clinical pharmacy , medical education , publishing , law , mechanical engineering , linguistics , philosophy , environmental health , government (linguistics) , political science , engineering
Historically, doctors prescribe and pharmacists dispense, but these clear lines are rapidly eroding. The view that pharmacists should work closely with general practitioners and hospital doctors is a reality: it is encouraged by surveys and major reports, such as that of Lord Carter. This shift is mediated by the need to balance the authority of doctors and patient safety with a shortage of doctors and a need to use the skills of pharmacists appropriately. As the population ages, more pharmacists, with the necessary skills and knowledge, will be required.