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This study explores the barriers and facilitators impacting community pharmacists' ability to deliver mental health services in primary care.

Barriers and facilitators to the provision of mental health services in primary care by the community pharmacists in England: an exploratory pilot qualitative study of stakeholder’s opinion

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Exploratory pilot study explores community pharmacists' role in mental health services in primary care, suggesting significant opportunities.

This study explores the barriers and facilitators impacting community pharmacists' ability to deliver mental health services in primary care.
Exploratory pilot qualitative study
Semi-structured interviews conducted with 12 participants including community pharmacists, GPs, and nurses
Data thematically analyzed using NVivo 15
Identified five themes and 13 sub-themes regarding the current perceptions and necessary improvements for community pharmacist involvement
Highlighted facilitators such as patient trust and barriers like limited training and time
Participants recognized the potential roles of pharmacists in medication reviews and suicide risk assessments.

Rana et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Exploratory pilot study explores community pharmacists' role in mental health services in primary care, suggesting significant opportunities.