Table 2.
Number of interventions recommended by PINCER pharmacists, and subsequent actions taken in response
| Number of interventions (% of interventions recommended) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| All cases | Cases considered to be at clinical risk | ||
| Interventions recommended by pharmacists | 2105 | 1782 | |
| Actions taken by pharmacists and practice staff | 1685 | 1420 | |
| Outcome of interventions recommended by pharmacists | Completed | 1383 (66) | 1165 (65) |
| Rejected by GP or patient | 441 (21) | 357 (20) | |
| Unknown whether completed or rejected | 177 (8) | 160 (9) | |
| Accepted by GP, but not completed at end of placement | 104 (5) | 99 (6) | |
| GP took an alternative action to that recommended by the pharmacist (% of actions taken) | 201 (12) | 159 (11) | |