Understanding structured medication reviews delivered by clinical pharmacists in primary care in England: a national cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study explored how Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) are being undertaken and the challenges to their successful implementation and sustainability.

Design

A cross-sectional mixed methods online survey.

Setting

Primary care in England.

Participants

120 clinical pharmacists with experience in conducting SMRs in primary care.

Results

Survey responses were received from clinical pharmacists working in 15 different regions. The majority were independent prescribers (62%, n=74), and most were employed by Primary Care Networks (65%, n=78), delivering SMRs for one or more general practices. 61% (n=73) had completed, or were currently enrolled in, the approved training pathway. Patient selection was largely driven by the primary care contract s

SUBMITTER: Agwunobi AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12496104 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature