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@2manypeople4me @DrSteveTaylor @VictoriaTzB @doctor_katie @DavidGWrigley @DrSelvarajah @rcgp @JamesFrith @DianaJohnsonMP @YvetteCooperMP @andyburnham @parthaskar Should the government then work on making GP’s more accessible to the public? It is very difficult to speak to a GP but very easy to speak to a pharmacist.

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@2manypeople4me @boothac59 @DHSCgovuk Prescribing for migraines means there already is a diagnosis. It doesn’t say have a headache ?… go to the pharmacist. Don’t ignore the detail.

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@SSKD97 @BBCBreakfast Migraine sufferers will be able to get their medication prescribed by a pharmacist rather than wait for a GP prescription. Pharmacists won’t be diagnosing headaches. Eg you’re at the airport and you forgot your migraine tablets, Boots pharmacist can help.

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@2manypeople4me @DrSteveTaylor @VictoriaTzB @doctor_katie @DavidGWrigley @DrSelvarajah @rcgp @JamesFrith @DianaJohnsonMP @YvetteCooperMP @andyburnham @parthaskar Not in my area. GP out of hours service is difficult to access and you get referred back to your GP practice. Whilst I appreciate the Pharmacy 1st service, many pharmacists don’t want the extra work either.

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@XelenX1 On a single visit course not they will refer if symptoms persist. Are GP’s able to diagnose on a single visit? Not really. Give pharmacists the ability to directly refer to tertiary care dermatology, neurology etc. Appreciate the pharmacist on a Saturday afternoon who can help.

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@Mary_Tom11 @mancunianmedic @DrSdeG Independent prescribers are nurses, optometrists, physiotherapists etc. All allied professionals prescribe and treat more conditions these days. They have the technology to support them. So pharmacists are expanding their roles too.

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@boothac59 @DHSCgovuk It’s about allied professionals working together in the best interests of the patient

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@boothac59 @DHSCgovuk Whilst the waiting time to see a dermatologist is 6 months, why can’t someone get meds whilst they wait for a dermatology appointment?

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@sueryan30626660 @BBCBreakfast Same as what you pay if you had prescription from doctor

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@Shepardn7n @BBCBreakfast What was your wait time for a neurology appointment? Pharmacist could have referred to neurology as well as given you temporary relief.

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@SSKD97 @BBCBreakfast Having a migraine on a Saturday afternoon when there is no access to a GP. Getting the meds straightaway for relief rather than struggling all weekend and not being able to get a GP appt on Monday morning.

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@FinanceDocUK @BBCBreakfast True but some may get the immediate relief they desperately need. Of course if it persists patients should see their GP who may only provide an appointment in a few days time.

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@tashritu @DrSdeG Right now 60% are getting the right treatment so surely this will be better. I had a horsefly bite & couldn’t get anywhere near a GP. My local pharmacist checked me out & gave me meds straightaway and I was able to walk 4 hours later.

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@mancunianmedic @DrSdeG Independent prescribers are nurses, optometrists, physiotherapists etc. All allied professionals prescribe and treat more conditions these days. They have the technology to support them.

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@Nick_Wellings @DrSdeG And how many doctors sadly still miss skin cancer

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@DrSdeG @whitherapathy Headaches I agree are complicated. Even GP’s are baffled by it. I had a relative who was treated by her GP for migraine( 3x per week for 2 years) She was prescribed glasses with prisms and within 2 days the “migraines” were gone.

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@DrSdeG @welshgaryevans So you’re aware diagnosis of regular migraines comes after eliminating most other causes of headaches eg high blood pressure, retinal exams, tumours etc. I’m sure pharmacists will refer to appropriate colleagues before prescribing long term migraine meds.

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@LarcombePeter @DrSdeG There is a waiting time of 6 months to get a neurology appointment so won’t make a difference as the pharmacist will say if it doesn’t improve in 48 hours then a referral is required.

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@DrSdeG I find pharmacists very well qualified with CPD etc. No different from GP’s prescribing chloramphenicol for uveatis and telling the px if it doesn’t start getting better in 48 hours then go to the hospital.