Pharmacies Take Center Stage: A Quiet Revolution in Access to Care The UK's National Health Service is taking a significant step towards democratizing access to healthcare, albeit under the radar.
As of this autumn, pharmacists in England will be able to treat patients for 12 common conditions without requiring a referral from a GP or a visit to Accident and Emergency.
This expansion marks a major shift in how the NHS delivers primary care. The burden on GPs has been unsustainable for too long.