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Published on: January 6, 2016
Summary
Pharmacists report that promised pharmacy service commissioning has not materialized, citing a lack of priority from Primary Care Trusts (PCTs). Increased financial support is crucial for pharmacists to confidently offer new services.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Pharmacy Practice
Background:
- The white paper outlined expanded pharmacy services commissioning.
- Pharmacists perceive a gap between policy intentions and current implementation.
- Concerns exist regarding the prioritization of pharmacy services by Primary Care Trusts (PCTs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the perceived progress of pharmacy services commissioning.
- To identify barriers hindering the implementation of new pharmacy services.
- To explore the role of financial backing in service expansion.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative feedback from pharmacists regarding service commissioning.
- Analysis of perceived barriers and facilitators to service delivery.
- Exploration of financial considerations for new pharmaceutical services.
Main Results:
- Pharmacists report that envisioned levels of service commissioning have not been achieved.
- The phenomenon of "pilot-itis" (repeated, non-scaled pilots) is prevalent in pharmacy services.
- PCTs are not consistently prioritizing pharmacy services.
- Financial insecurity is a significant barrier for pharmacists offering new services.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for PCTs to prioritize and fully commission pharmacy services.
- Sustainable financial models are essential to de-risk service innovation for pharmacists.
- Addressing "pilot-itis" requires a shift towards scaled, commissioned services.
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