Role of an Accredited Checking Technician

[kemzero]

Ok so can anybody tell me whether an ACT can help to do MUR's, for example by taking part in the initial consultation of gathering data about a patients medication? I guess at that point the pharmacist can then be called in to review the medication and identify any issues? Or is it only the Pharmacist who can do the entire MUR consultation?

It depends on the pharmacist...i'm happy for dispensers/techs/ACTs to complete MUR form or identify patients.. but not to give advice etc about the meds as they have no clinical pharmacy(although its not a clinical review) training besides the DOH specifications state that it should be done by a registered pharmacist
Pharmacy support staff can be involved in almost anything in a pharmacy apart from PGDs(patient group directions ) it all depends on the pharmacist in charge and the person in questions' competences

[Zoggite]

Pharmacy support staff can be involved in almost anything in a pharmacy apart from PGDs(patient group directions )

Not completely true: our smoking cessation service PGD in Wales allows techicians to do the follow-up consultations, provided they've undertaken the relevant training session.

[kemzero]

Not completely true: our smoking cessation service PGD in Wales allows techicians to do the follow-up consultations, provided they've undertaken the relevant training session.

Not in England. Assistants/dispensers and techs train to level 2 (smoking cessation service) and can prescribe any of the NRTs , but cannot be involved in a CHAMPIX pgd