Maximising BP Checks in your Pharmacy

Quick summary on the HTCFS with some useful Pharmacy guidance and information regarding the NHS community pharmacy hypertension case-finding advanced service. They detail the service objectives, which include identifying individuals with high blood pressure, performing blood pressure checks and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) as requested by general practices, and promoting healthy behaviors. The sources outline the requirements for pharmaciesto provide the service, covering aspects such as staff training and competency, the need for a consultation room, necessary equipment and its maintenance, and communication protocolswith general practices and patients. Furthermore, the documents explain patient eligibility, the two stages of the service (clinic checks and ABPM), procedures for recording and sharing results, and details regarding funding, claiming payment, and requirements for record keeping.