Pharmacy Excellence: Understanding Your Local Health Needs
Introduction
Every Pharmacy is different....
So what sources of information are available to access?
Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA)
Local Health Profiles
Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) Database
Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs)
Local demographics
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)
Planned Developments
Community Pharmacy Patient Questionnaire (CPPQ)
Developing an action plan
Every Pharmacy is different....
Well done, you’re getting there.
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Every Pharmacy is different....
No two pharmacies are the same. They will vary depending on:
It’s also important to recognise that this make-up can change over time so you will need to constantly review. For example a new housing development may change the population from mainly elderly to more family orientated. This could then in turn alter the types of services you provide.
Don’t worry, you can come back and finish the assessment in your own time.
Don’t worry your current position in this module will be saved and added to your learning record