Combination therapy evolves
Medicines with added supplements such as nutrition or hormone replacement therapy are increasingly used in the prevention and treatment of illness and disease. Pharmacists are expected to advise patients on the potential harmful interactions of both medicines and added supplements. Technology is commonly used to provide decision support for combination therapies.
Proposed workforce impact
- New branches of science emerge and pharmacists assume more collaborative roles, working across practice disciplines such as healthcare science and dietetics.
- Increased demand for pharmacists in research roles.
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Additional research questions
- At what stage will this emerge in NHS-led pharmacies?
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