Our Managed Clinical Services

At PCD, we take pride in delivering services of the highest standard by developing a team of highly skilled pharmacists and technicians who excel in providing prescribing and medicines management services.

“PCD have revolutionised our prescribing team and increased GP appointment availability by approximately 20%.”

Our Services

Why PCD?

GPs spend around 20–30% of their time managing prescribing tasks — many of which can be efficiently handled by Clinical Pharmacists to better support primary care teams.

20-30%

GP time on prescribing

1.1B+

Prescriptions annually

15%

Hospital admissions medicine-related

50%

Patients need adherence support

PCN Pharmacist Services

PCD provides a high-quality, comprehensive medicines optimisation and management service. By utilising our expert clinical pharmacists, practices can manage complex and time-consuming medicines tasks more efficiently and cost-effectively, releasing GP time for direct patient care. Utilise your ARRS Pharmacist funding to support the delivery of this service

Medicines Management services include:

PCD Fully Managed Service Includes:

Pharmacists Supporting Your Care

Pharmacists embedded in GP surgeries play a vital role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services. Our clinical pharmacists integrate seamlessly into your practice team, providing expert medication management and freeing up valuable GP time.

Reviewing and Managing Medications

Expert medication reviews ensure patients receive optimal treatment plans, reducing adverse drug interactions and improving overall medication safety.

Providing Clinical Advice

Access to specialist pharmaceutical knowledge helps patients understand their treatments and make informed decisions about their healthcare.

Supporting Chronic Disease Management

Dedicated support for long-term conditions through regular monitoring, medication optimization, and coordinated care planning.

Freeing Up GP Time for Complex Cases

By handling medication-related consultations, pharmacists enable GPs to focus on patients with complex, multi-faceted health needs.

This integrated approach ensures patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care while optimizing the skills of every healthcare professional in your practice team.

Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy Technicians are key members of the multidisciplinary team, engaging with patients and liaising with other healthcare professionals in both primary and secondary care, to support safe and effective use of medicines. Utilise your ARRS Pharmacy Technician funding to support the delivery of this service

Pharmacy Technicians are pharmacy professionals who play an integral part in helping patients to make the most of their medicines. Their roles span all areas of pharmacy practice.

Key Responsibilities in Primary care

Patient Support

Becoming a Pharmacy Technician
Complete an accredited, recognised and approved qualification with 1260 hours of experience under direct supervision over a 2 year period.

315 hours minimum per year

2 years training

GPhC approved

What is Extended Access?

Extended access provides patients with appointments outside of standard GP hours, including evenings and weekends, ensuring timely healthcare when it’s most needed.
Evening & Weekend

Appointments beyond standard hours

Same-Day Access
Quick care for urgent needs
Reduced Waiting
Faster access to care

Why Choose Extended Access?

Improved Access to Healthcare Services

Expand your practice’s capacity with evening and weekend appointments, enabling patients to access professional care when it’s most convenient for them.

Safer, More Effective Medicines Management

Timely medication reviews and consultations prevent adverse drug events and hospital admissions through proactive pharmaceutical intervention.

Reduced Pressure on GP Appointments

Clinical pharmacists handle medication-related queries during extended hours, freeing up GP time for complex clinical cases and urgent care.

Enhanced Patient Experience and Outcomes

Regular access to pharmaceutical expertise improves medication adherence, chronic disease management, and overall patient satisfaction.

Our flexible extended access services are tailored to your practice needs, providing coverage during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays to ensure continuous, high-quality patient care.

Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs)

ACPs at PCD have received adequate training and experience to allow them to work competently and autonomously. They provide a patient-focused service, whereby they work autonomously to review acutely unwell patients. Our ACPs support existing multi-disciplinary teams and enhance clinical care while providing accessible and high-quality patient care. Utilise your ARRS Pharmacy Technician funding to support the delivery of this service.

Key Responsibilities in Primary care

Ready to Transform Your Primary Care Service?

For a more in depth discussion about how our bespoke clinical services could help streamline your surgeries patient care, get in touch with one of our dedicated service representatives today.