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Megan Herbert

A Healthed survey of more than 1800 GPs found that around half had seen adverse outcomes linked to pharmacist prescribing in the past year. Critics argued that expanding pharmacist prescribing prioritises convenience over continuity and safety of care, while supporters say stronger protocols and safeguards could help reduce risks.

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