In 2015, NHS England launched its scheme to fund, recruit and employ more clinical pharmacists in GP practices. Since then, pharmacists have been playing an increasingly essential role in general practice, not only by reducing the workload of GPs but by bringing additional skills and knowledge on medicines optimisation, particularly in cases of complex polypharmacy.
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