THE Rossett Phamacy has moved to a much larger and more modern building, offering a new independent prescriber service, for the first time.
Pharmacists Shahbaz Mirza and Abbas Fazal took over the pharmacy last year and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has offered advisory support in their pursuit of a larger building, which has now opened a few minutes walk away.
Shahbaz and Abbas have both become independent prescribers, which offers an enhanced service which enables them to manage a range of minor illnesses, such as infections, including prescribing medication such as antibiotics, without the need to go to the GP.
Shabaz said: “When the bigger shop came on the market to rent we thought it is much better for the community compared to the small building we were in before, and everyone has been so nice and helpful and welcoming, we felt that the community deserve something back.
“So, we decided to create a bigger shop with two consultations rooms. We feel like we would like to help the people of Rossett, by providing vital healthcare services without the need to seeing a GP.
This would help the healthcare needs of patients around the whole village and neighbouring villages. Our new shop has parking in the front and round the back, and easy for people with wheelchairs and mobility access needs.”
In addition to the five-year training pathway that all pharmacists complete to qualify, Independent Prescribing Pharmacists providing this service in North Wales also undertake an intensive prescribing course as well as additional courses, such as on management of minor illness.
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The pharmacy’s two large consultation rooms, offers a private space for patients to receive face-to-face assessments free of charge. Patients can be offered prescribed medication for a range of minor illnesses, including ear, nose and throat problems, skin conditions and urinary infections.
Eli O’Keeffe, from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s (BCUHB) Community Pharmacy Team, said: “It’s really exciting for the community in Rossett that the pharmacy has moved to larger premises and can offer these additional services.
"People will be able to get advice and treatment from an experienced and highly trained healthcare professional close to their home, as well as being able to access other services such as flu vaccinations and emergency contraception.
“We are committed to supporting community pharmacies to offer a wider range of services to help meet patients' needs and Rossett pharmacy’s move to new premises will provide a real boost in this area.”
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