Table 3.
The significant difference between the roles performed by PIP and non-IP pharmacist in general practice
| Pharmacists’ roles at GP surgery | PIPs (%) | Non_ IPs (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running clinics with patients | 135 (85.4) | 18 (48.6) | < 0.001 |
| Supervising other general practice pharmacists | 71 (44.9) | 3 (8.1) | < 0.001 |
| Clinical examination of patients using physical assessment techniques | 89 (56.3) | 10 (27.0) | 0.002 |
| Management of complex multimorbidity | 94 (59.5) | 12 (32.4) | 0.003 |
| Face-to-face clinical medication reviews with patients | 149 (94.3) | 29 (78.3) | 0.005 |
| Producing and implementing practice policies | 103 (65.1) | 15 (40.5) | 0.008 |
| Training of practice team on medicines optimisation and therapeutics | 97 (61.3) | 14 (37.8) | 0.010 |
| Management of the repeat prescribing process | 124 (78.4) | 21 (56.7) | 0.011 |
| Management of specific long-term conditions | 121 (76.5) | 21 (56.7) | 0.023 |
| Management of common or acute illness | 71 (44.9) | 9 (24.3) | 0.026 |
P value calculated by using Fisher’s Exact Test (FET) where P value < 0.05 is statistically significant