Pharmacy First NHS Scheme: Can Pharmacies Handle the Pressure?

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The NHS Pharmacy First scheme could shift 40 million GP appointments into local pharmacies. From sore throats to ear infections, pharmacists are stepping up to provide faster care.  The question is - are pharmacy systems ready? Many still rely on manual records that slow down service.  This video looks at what needs to change for pharmacies to handle the pressure effectively. Brought to you by IIH Global.  Check out the original video - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/a9YiUBwZdvU

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00:0040 million GP appointments could vanish into thin air if pharmacies are ready to step up.

00:06The NHS Pharmacy First scheme now lets pharmacists treat 7 common conditions

00:11from ear infections to sore throats. That means patients skip the GPQ and walk straight to you.

00:17But here's the problem, many pharmacies aren't ready for the search.

00:20Outdated booking systems, manual patient records, slow processes.

00:24When patients walk in, they expect fast answers, not long waits.

00:28This scheme isn't just an opportunity, it's a stress test.

00:31The question is, can your systems handle the pressure?

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