Partnership with general practice
Ask any community pharmacist about the benefits of collaborating with GP practices and most would agree there are significant opportunities to improve patient care. The economic constraints to meet our contractual obligations and maximise additional income streams for both professions means patient-centric partnerships are the only way to secure a sustainable future for primary care.
However, community pharmacists may have misconceptions about general practice, and vice-versa. These have created barriers to engagement and have resulted in missed opportunities.