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Evidence shows that pharmacists working in primary care teams can improve clinical outcomes and increase patients’ level of satisfaction with their care. However, pharmacists’ impact on healthcare system-related outcomes is unclear. This review indicates that pharmacists integrated into primary care may reduce the number of GP appointments needed, as well as emergency department attendance; however, they appear to increase primary care use overall. Further research is needed to establish the long-term impact of the integration of pharmacists at scale.