Granta Pharmacy Team - Granta Medical Practices

Granta Medicines Management Team

Clinical Pharmacists

Granta has a team of clinical pharmacists and clinical pharmacy technician apprentices to help support with your health management. Many people aren’t aware and are unsure about how clinical pharmacists and clinical pharmacy technician apprentices can assist them.

They work as part of Team Granta to assist with day-to-day medicine issues. They are highly trained experts in medicines, who also consult with and treat patients directly. This includes providing extra help to manage long-term conditions, advice for those on multiple medications and better access to health checks. Their role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and ensuring patient safety.

Clinical pharmacists and clinical pharmacy technician apprentices in GP surgeries are an integral part of the NHS Long Term Plan to make it easier for patients to have access to the right health professional for their needs. They are from various backgrounds and well experienced in diverse areas, including community and hospital pharmacies, each bringing their unique insights and skills to provide Granta patients with the best care.

How can a clinical pharmacist or clinical pharmacy technician apprentice help me?

If you have a long term condition, the clinical pharmacy team can offer advice on the medicines you are taking to ensure you get the best outcome.
They can help you make changes to your lifestyle to help you stay well.
If your medicine is making you feel worse or causing other symptoms, the clinical pharmacy team can help by reviewing your medication and help plan appropriate management.
If you take multiple medicines, the clinical pharmacy team can help you plan and manage them.
They can also provide health checks such as checking your blood pressure and arranging blood tests.
Clinical pharmacists may be able to prescribe your medicines in the same way as your GP.

Clinical pharmacists and clinical pharmacy technician apprentices have vast clinical knowledge and they are there to help you.

The Granta reception team will always direct your query to the most appropriate member of the team, so, the next time a clinical pharmacist or clinical pharmacy technician apprentice gives you a call, be assured you are speaking to a highly trained professional, who is eager to help with your query and help you get well.