dexterity problems, (DH 2005 cited in impaired sight or Blenkinsopp et al. 2008). cognitive A copy of the report of deficiencies that the consultation with impact on their recommendations is ability to manage given to the patient and their medicines, 9) must also be sent to the are taking or about patient’s GP. to commence a narrow therapeutic Community pharmacies index medicine, 10) are remunerated per are taking or about service provided by the to commence NHS taking a medicine(s) suspected of being Annual maximum of 400 inappropriately services per pharmacy used based on (National Health Service regional utilisation Act 1977, Pharmaceutical data Services,(England), Amendment Directions, 2006. New Eligibility criteria New Zealand Implementation is Unrestricted- can be 56 minutes (Brandt et Medicines Zealand may vary slightly College of flexible and is in the patient’s al. 2009). Use Review depending on the Pharmacists determined by District home, in a private and The median initial District Health and Pharmacy Health Boards (DHBs) in Adherence consultation time Board. However, Council of New line with available Support
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