Hypertension Case Finding Service
The NHS Community Pharmacy Hypertension Case-Finding Advanced Service was announced on 24 August 2021 as part of the Year 3 Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework and was launched on 1st October 2021.
The aims and objectives of this service are to:
identify people aged 40 years or older with high blood pressure, who have previously not had a confirmed diagnosis of hypertension, and to refer them to general practice to confirm diagnosis and for appropriate management (this can include people under 40 years, at the discretion of a pharmacist)
undertake clinic and ambulatory blood pressure checks when necessary, at the request of a general practice.
promote healthy behaviours to service users.
Who is eligible for this service?
The service specification lists the following inclusion and exclusion criteria for the service:
