What is Pharmaceutical Resource Network?
 

Established in 1997, Pharmaceutical Resource Network is an independent network of expert health care professionals committed to improving patient care through the efficient and effective use of medicines.

Pharmaceutical Resource Network offers an additional resource to clients when and where it is required. To date, it has been contracted to provide a range of services for NHS organisations including:

  • Prescribing Advice and Support
  • Medicines Management Services
  • Continuing Education
  • Professional Development
  • Project Management and Evaluation
  • Strategic Advice and Planning

 

 

 

 

Pharmaceutical Resource Network has established a proven track record in both innovation and the delivery of outcomes.
 

Achievements include:

  • Success in training pharmacists and other health care professionals to implement the new GP and pharmacy contracts

  • Increasing the range of health care professionals that are trained to undertake medication review

  • Delivery of specific cost savings in primary care prescribing

  • Better patient care through delivery of quality improvements in prescribing

  • Improved safety in general practice through implementation and upgrading of repeat prescribing systems

  • Disease prevention in patients at high risk of coronary heart disease by improved prescribing of aspirin