MURs in scotland?

[pharmer7]

I have been told that this is not done in Scotland, but is this true? I cannot find any information, distance learning pack,etc for getting accredited in Scotland, but just want to confirm this.

[pharmaflo]

I work in Scotland for a large multiple, and we do not at present do MUR's. Although I think there is a possibility that may change in the future.

[pharmer7]

Ok thanks for the reply. However, what schemes are present in Scotland? In England we also did free consultations for EHC and smoking cessation.

[pharmaflo]

At present we do a smoking cessation service, chlamydia testing service, EHC and eMAS (electronic minor ailments).

[doryan]

Even though MUR services started from 2005 till now in a specific area in north 12% are not providing the services? Some of them are accredited some them are not. Its not a very good news.Question is that wat is the reason?
1. Lacking confidence?
2.Independent pharmacy ?
3. Barrier with GP..?
Or there is more to talk about?

[doryan]

Also why most Of the pharmacist go for the accreditation in Medway school of Phamcy rather than Reading or Cardiff University?

[johnep]

I think it was Clare Mackay who first suggested MURs. They also have a record of getting you through quickly. One day in my case.
johnep

[mhb08112]

MURs aren't a part of the Scottish Pharmacy Contract.

At present the contract can be divided into 4 sections:

MAS - Minor Ailment Service
PHS - Public Health Service
CMS - Chronic Medication Service
AMS - Acute Medication Service.