Services Database Hypertension and Atrial Fibrillation Detection by Community Pharmacies

Service ID

315452

Description

This service is aimed at increasing the detection of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and hypertension in order to facilitate referral and management by their GP practice. The pharmacy contractor will screen eligible patients for AF and hypertension and make appropriate referrals to GP practices.

This service is designed to be delivered alongside the NHS Health Check national screening programme which may result in referral to or from the locally commissioned NHS Health Check programme.

Location of service

Norfolk LPC

Commissioner

Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

Method of commissioning

Source of funding

Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

Service type

Cardiovascular

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date:
End date:

Status

Decommissioned

Training

Attendance of a training event.

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