Protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial to determine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of independent pharmacist prescribing in care homes: the CHIPPS study.

CM, Bond; R, Holland; DP, Alldred; A, Arthur; G, Barton; A, Blyth; J, Desborough; J, Ford; C, Handford; H, Hill; CM, Hughes; V, Maskrey; K, Massey; PK, Myint; N, Norris; FM, Poland; L, Shepstone; D, Turner; A, Zermansky; D, Wright

doi:10.1186/s13063-019-3827-0

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Protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial to determine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of independent pharmacist prescribing in care homes: the CHIPPS study.

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Authors:

Bond CM

Holland R

Alldred DP

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Prescribing, monitoring and administration of medicines in care homes could be improved. Research has identified the need for one person to assume overall responsibility for the management of medicines within each care home. and shown that a pharmacist independent prescriber servi...

Subject

Older People

Care Homes

Polypharmacy

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