The government is essentially just betting that if they replace enough doctors with a guy standing next to a wall of overpriced multivitamins, the NHS will eventually stop complaining about wait times.
Pharmacists take on migraines and acne as GP queues move to the vitamin aisle
The UK’s 'Pharmacy First' initiative has expanded to include treatments for migraines and acne, allowing pharmacists to issue prescription-only medications for these conditions without a doctor’s visit. While intended to slash GP backlogs, the scheme leaves pharmacists balancing actual clinical diagnosis with the usual retail pressure of selling seasonal knick-knacks and expensive herbal supplements.
Source: Pharmacists take on migraines and acne as GP queues move to the vitamin aisle — The Pharmaceutical Journal
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