Helping the pharmacy to help you
Trying your meet your needs
Does your condition really need a doctors opinion?
A large amount of viral conditions settle in a few days.
A recent practice study showed that six out of ten urgent, same day requests to see the doctor were not urgent and could have been dealt with by the patient.
An overbooked surgery can lead to mistakes.
You can ask the pharmacist for advice on the management of minor illness.
Self management of common conditions?
About half of the conditions presenting to the doctor could be managed by the patient or their family.
A bilingual publication of how to handle simple every day conditions is available at the pharmacy.
Advice on self management will be given by the pharmacist
What of the future?
We will shortly be able to see our customers individually to discuss their medication and any minor illness. Your blood pressure may be taken in the pharmacy along with health information and access to the internet for patient information sites
Summary guide to using the pharmacy
The following guide is designed to help us work together:
How can you help?
First of all ask yourself:
Does my condition need a medical opinion?
If so, does it need a doctor a nurse practitioner or a pharmacist’s opinion?
A nurse practitioner is a specially trained practice nurse or health visitor who can assess if you need to seek a doctors opinion. The nurse practitioner will do everything a doctor would do and can manage the majority of your basic health conditions. She also runs her own clinics.
The pharmacist can also help you with advice on your medicines and other minor illnesses.
How will the future unfold?
More clinics may be designed where new health care personnel will be able to see and advise you.
You may be asked to take more responsibility over the management of certain conditions yourself.
Your first examination at the surgery may be with a health care assistant who will take your history, blood pressure, weight etc. so that the doctor will have more time with you. Similarly a health care assistant may visit the pharmacy in the same way.
If you have any views on the service or possible future developments then;
Telephone the pharmacist A.N.Other on 01269 842202 or Mrs Gloria Evans our practice manager on 01269 831193
Email info@gofal.co.uk
Contact us via the website
Emergency Supplies
If you are unable to get to your doctor and require a prescription medicine in an emergency, we may be able to help.
Unwanted Medicines
Please return all unwanted medicines to the pharmacy where we will safely dispose of them.
Medicine Containers
All tablets and capsules are supplied in child resistant containers unless your request us not to. Please remember –
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Pregnancy Testing Kits
Home testing kits can be purchased from the pharmacy.
Stoma / Continence Supplies
We keep a comprehensive range of products including pads, mattress covers, sheets etc and the pharmacist will offer you confidential advice in any of these areas.
Residential and Nursing Homes
We can provide full pharmaceutical service to all homes. This includes advice on use, storage and disposal of medicines, training of care staff and delivery arrangements.
Health Care aids for the elderly and disabled
First Aid Supplies
Foot care
Hosiery
We can supply stockings ordered by your doctor and also many other items not available on the NHS such as support tights. We also offer a measuring and fitting service.
Holiday Checklist
We provide a list of things that you may need for your holiday. These include sun creams, anti-malarial treatments and remedies for upset stomachs and diarrhoea. Please ask the pharmacist for advice.
Healthcare Leaflets
Healthcare leaflets and information leaflets are always available.
Health Advice
The pharmacist is available for advice on all medicines and minor ailments, in private, if required.
Counter Medicines
We keep a wide range of well-known counter medicines and vitamins, minerals and tonics. The pharmacist is available for advice on all diet supplements.
Specialised Professional Services
PMR Option / Drug Interaction
Our modern computer allows us to keep records of all your prescriptions dispense by us. It automatically alerts us to any problems which may arise when new medicines are prescribed and allows us to counter prescribe with full assurances on efficacy and safety.
Alternative Medicines
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Diabetes Screening
Supply and Fitting of Trusses
Oxygen Therapy Equipment
We supply oxygen equipment prescribed by your doctor, and deliver new cylinders throughout the area. We can also supply portable oxygen sets. Please ask for details.
Nebulisers
Although not available on the NHS, your doctor may recommend their purchase for asthma or breathing problems. We can also advise on the use of inhaler and peak flow meters.
Delivery Service
We can deliver dispensed prescriptions to house-bound patients. Please ask for details.
Repeat Prescriptions
We operate a repeat prescription collection and delivery service. Please ask for details. |
