Integrating non-dispensing Pharmacists in General Practice (Pharmacists in General Practice)
What are we doing?
PSA is integrating non-dispensing pharmacists (NDPs) into general practice clinics across Australia.
Why are we doing it?
These projects demonstrate the benefit that pharmacists can play when integrated into general practice settings.
Value to PSA members
These models demonstrate a strong business case for integrating pharmacists into general practice.
As of 1 July 2024, 30 general practices across Western Australia have integrated non-dispensing pharmacists into their teams through this project, supporting improved patient outcomes.
Project impact
Quarter 1 and 2, 2024 – Non-dispensing pharmacists (NDPs) into general practice, older adults program.
3,584
patient
consultations
3,005
medication management reviews
595
transitional
care activities
15,201
total number of activities under taken by NDPs in Q1 & Q2 period
Collaboration with:
For more information about this project, please contact Bronwyn Walker
1. Shaw C, Couzos S. Integration of non-dispensing pharmacists into primary healthcare services: An umbrella review and narrative synthesis of the effect on patient outcomes. Australian Journal for General Practitioners. Available at https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2021/june/integration-of-non-dispensing-pharmacists-into-pri .
