Development and implementation of blood pressure screening and referral guidelines for German community pharmacists

Abstract

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Clinical pharmacy services are reimbursed in Germany: challenges of real world implementation remain

“…Providing blood pressure (BP) control in hypertension [ 19 – 21 ] is directed at people with diagnosed hypertension who take at least one prescribed antihypertensive. This CPS can be invoiced for each patient—from two weeks after the start of therapy—once every 12 months.…”

“…The BP values measured (including pulse rates) and the mean of the last two BP measurements are recorded on a guideline worksheet. If abnormally elevated BP values are measured, the pharmacy refers the patient to his/her GP [ 21 ]. This CPS may be provided by all pharmacy dispensing staff, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in training.…”