Pharmacist integration into general practice in New Zealand
Robert Haua1, Jeff Harrison2, Trudi Aspden2
1School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; and Corresponding author.
Journal of Primary Health Care
|March 16, 2020
Summary
General practice pharmacists in New Zealand are highly qualified and contribute to medication management and chronic disease care. Funding and awareness of their scope are key barriers to expanding this vital role.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Primary Health Care
- Health Workforce Research
Background:
- Pharmacist integration into general practice is an emerging international trend.
- Benefits include reduced medication errors and improved chronic disease management.
- The current landscape of general practice pharmacists in New Zealand is not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the current integration of pharmacists into general practice in New Zealand.
- To identify the roles, qualifications, and employment structures of these pharmacists.
Main Methods:
- An online questionnaire was developed and distributed to all pharmacists in New Zealand.
- Thirty-six responses were analyzed to characterize the general practice pharmacist workforce.
Main Results:
- Respondents were predominantly experienced, female, and clinically qualified pharmacists.
- Common roles included medication reviews, chronic disease management, and medicines reconciliation.
- Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) and District Health Boards were the main employers and funders.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacist integration in New Zealand general practice is progressing, particularly in the North Island.
- Increased job satisfaction was reported, but funding and scope awareness pose barriers.
- Understanding current models informs future general practice pharmacist employment.
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