In Scotland, we have had the community pharmacy system since 2005, which includes that, and the range of protocols for a pharmacist to prescribe against has been increased, but I agree it has further potential. One advantage is that pharmacies are usually open all day Saturday and often have longer hours. For people who are working who have a relatively minor condition, being able to get both advice and treatment from a pharmacist makes a big difference.
Medicines and Medical Devices Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Philippa Whitford
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 2 March 2020.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Medicines and Medical Devices Bill.
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