My role as a clinical pharmacist is varied, but the primary goal is to ensure that patients are on the appropriate medication regimes and that they are getting the best out of their medicines. This is achieved through conducting medication reviews where I check compliance, side effects, potential drug interactions, drug efficacy, blood test and blood pressure results (where relevant) and whether the medication is still required.
In addition to medication reviews, I also help with processing acute prescription requests (where the medication being requested is not on repeat) and dealing with medication queries from patients and other healthcare professionals (e.g. if a medication is out of stock).
I am also periodically involved in conducting medicines optimisation/safety audits to ensure that patient safety is not compromised, thereby reducing the risk of harm & preventable hospital admissions. ‘
Aliyah Tufail
Clinical Pharmacist (Knaresborough & Rural PCN)
Yorkshire Health Network
Mon-Tue: 8am-4.30pm
Wed: 8am-5.30pm
Thurs: 8am-12.30pm
Fri: 8am-4.30pm
Last Updated on 8th August 2024 by Mactab