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Prescribing Care Direct Prescribing Care Direct (PCD) aims to develop and deliver a high quality medicines optimisation and management services to GP surgeries nationwide.

Our Finance & Clinical Director, Hameed A., highlights the evolving role of pharmacy and the importance of integrating c...
21/10/2026

Our Finance & Clinical Director, Hameed A., highlights the evolving role of pharmacy and the importance of integrating clinical knowledge into wider healthcare services.​

Healthcare continues far beyond dispensing medication. ​

At Prescribing Care Direct, we believe clinical expertise, collaboration, and patient-focused support play a vital role in creating better healthcare outcomes. ​

Menopause affects everyone differently, so treatment should too. A regular medication review helps check that any menopa...
20/10/2026

Menopause affects everyone differently, so treatment should too.

A regular medication review helps check that any menopause treatment still suits the person taking it, and that questions are answered clearly.​

If you have questions about your treatment, speak to your GP or pharmacist.​

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October is National Cholesterol Month.​Medicines that lower cholesterol only work if they are taken as prescribed. A reg...
19/10/2026

October is National Cholesterol Month.​

Medicines that lower cholesterol only work if they are taken as prescribed. A regular review can check that the medicine is still right, that it is being taken properly and that any side effects are dealt with.​

Small checks now can protect long-term health.​

If you have questions about your cholesterol medicine, speak to your GP or pharmacist. Please do not stop taking it without advice.​

Medication-related tasks can involve repeat requests, medicine changes, interactions, monitoring and patient questions.​...
15/10/2026

Medication-related tasks can involve repeat requests, medicine changes, interactions, monitoring and patient questions.​

A structured pharmacy approach can help practices keep these processes organised and make sure medicines-related issues are identified for appropriate clinical follow-up.​

Good medicines management is about consistent checks, clear communication and the right support for the practice team.​

Some people take medicines to support their mental health. Regular reviews help make sure those medicines still suit the...
14/10/2026

Some people take medicines to support their mental health. Regular reviews help make sure those medicines still suit them, and give patients a safe space to talk about any worries, such as side effects.​

Please never stop or change a medicine without speaking to your GP, pharmacist or prescriber first.​

If you need urgent support, call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123

(free, 24 hours a day).​

Repeat prescription requests. Medicine queries. Medicine lists to check. In a busy practice, this work never stops.​Our ...
13/10/2026

Repeat prescription requests. Medicine queries. Medicine lists to check. In a busy practice, this work never stops.​

Our pharmacy technicians take it on, so clinicians can focus on patients.​

They help with:​

Repeat prescription management​

Medicine queries from patients and staff​

Checking medicine lists are correct after changes​

Advice for patients on using their medicines well​

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As we get older, many of us take more medicines. That can mean more side effects, and more chances of medicines clashing...
09/10/2026

As we get older, many of us take more medicines. That can mean more side effects, and more chances of medicines clashing.

Regular reviews help check that each medicine still has a clear purpose.​

Our pharmacists help practices give older patients clear answers, safer prescribing and more confidence in what they take.​

Do you look after an older relative? Encourage them to ask their practice for a medication review.​

GP practices and PCNs are managing increasingly complex medicines-related work alongside their day-to-day clinical respo...
08/10/2026

GP practices and PCNs are managing increasingly complex medicines-related work alongside their day-to-day clinical responsibilities.​

Prescribing Care Direct provides experienced pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to support primary care teams with:​

Medicines optimisation​

Medication reviews​

Prescribing support​

Clinical audits​

Repeat prescription queries​

Medicines reconciliation​

Our team works alongside your existing staff, providing practical support that can help reduce workload while maintaining safe, effective patient care.​

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re encouraging everyone to make time for breast awareness. Getting to know what’s...
07/10/2026

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re encouraging everyone to make time for breast awareness.

Getting to know what’s normal for you and speaking to your GP about new or unusual changes are important ways to look after your health.

We stand with everyone affected by breast cancer.

Many people take medicines for blood pressure or cholesterol for years. Over time, a person’s needs can change. A regula...
05/10/2026

Many people take medicines for blood pressure or cholesterol for years. Over time, a person’s needs can change.

A regular medication review helps check that each medicine still suits them, works well with the others and is being taken as planned.​

If you take heart medicines, never stop them without speaking to your GP, pharmacist or nurse first.​

Take care of your heart today.​

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