This letter confirms that the new NHS Pharmacy First advanced service will launch on Wednesday 31 January 2024.
The new Pharmacy First Service will enable community pharmacists to complete episodes of care for patients without the need for the patient to visit their general practice. This, alongside expansions to the pharmacy blood pressure checking and contraception services, will save up to 10 million general practice team appointments a year and help patients access quicker and more convenient care, including the supply of appropriate medicines for minor illness.
For more information about Pharmacy First, and specialist self referrals, visit the page below: