§ Mr. McWalterTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what plans he has to enhance the role of pharmacists in the delivery of primary care; [48235]
(2) what plans he has to involve community pharmacists in promoting health advice to men over 40 years of age. [48236]
§ Mr. MilburnWe propose to publish a policy document in the autumn setting out proposals for the future role of community pharmacists within the National Health Service.
§ Mr. McWalterTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the number of consultations general practitioners carry out which could be effectively dealt with by(a) a pharmacist and (b) another member of a primary health care team. [48237]
§ Mr. MilburnWe are aware of a range of research and experience which suggests that some tasks currently undertaken by general practitioners could be carried out appropriately by pharmacists and other health professionals.