When a person is vulnerable to sudden deterioration and emergency hospital admission they are added to the ECP.
ECP patients receive care and treatment from their GP practice and other community services such as district nurses and social services. The ECP includes Rapid Response Services and Medicines Usage Reviews.
A Medicines Usage Review is an annual service offered through a local agreement with Pearl Pharmacy in Tooting, as well as other participating practice-based pharmacists. It is designed for individuals who take multiple medications, especially those managing long-term health conditions. The review ensures that their treatment remains appropriate and provides an opportunity to ask questions or raise concerns about their medications.
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