Scotland offers pharmacists responsibility for long-term conditions

摘要

Scotland is a landscape of opportunity for pharmacists to take real responsibility for long-term conditions, said John McAnaw, head of pharmacy at NHS 24, Scotland. Dr McAnaw was tackling the question of where pharmacists' responsibility lies. Long-term medical conditions are increasing in ageing populations throughout the world and medicines continue to be a key intervention. However, increased use of medicines is not without risk and is associated with increased morbidity, he said. This is an area where pharmacists can really take responsibility.