The practice has employed a pharmacist, Helen Hulme since 2005. Helen now also works in Amber Pharmacy on Monday, with the remainder of her time spent within the practice dealing with various queries and advising patients on their medicines.
Helen works alongside the doctors and nurses using the same treatment guidelines and medications. Over recent months she has gained additional experience in a number of areas and has also passed exams to allow her to prescribe various medicines. The doctors will now refer more patients to Helen who have certain conditions such as high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, asthma and chronic lung disease. As a matter of course the support and advice of the doctors continues to be available if further or more difficult issues are encountered.
New patients on a number of medicines will also be seen by the Practice Pharmacist to ensure we maintain their current medication and that appropriate ongoing appointments are scheduled.
You may also book an appointment to see the Practice Pharmacist if you would like further information regarding any of your current medications.
These changes will allow the doctors to make their appointments available for more complex problems which the nurses and pharmacist cannot deal with.
Helen works in the practice from Tuesday to Friday each week and has appointments available between the following times:
Tuesday 3.30-5pm
Wednesday 9-11am
Thursday 9-11am
Friday 9-11am
Appointments can be booked up to 4 weeks in advance by telephoning reception.