Ten Services Pharmacists Can Provide From A Private Clinic

If you're tired of negotiating every day on predatory locum apps and with employers who only see you as a glorified ACT then maybe its time to take your locum business to the next level and setup your private clinic. Here are ten services you can provide. 

1. Travel Health Clinic: Offer comprehensive travel health services, including vaccinations, medication advice, and travel health consultations.

2. Specialist Clinics: Develop expertise in specific areas such as diabetes management, hypertension, or asthma to provide targeted services.

3. Online Consultations: Set up a virtual clinic to offer remote consultations and prescriptions, expanding your reach beyond local patients.

4. Medication Review Services: Provide in-depth medication reviews for patients with complex medical histories or multiple prescriptions.

5. Hormone Replacement Therapy Clinic: Offer consultations and prescriptions for menopausal and perimenopausal women seeking hormone replacement therapy.

6. Erectile Dysfunction Clinic: Provide discreet consultations and prescriptions for men experiencing erectile dysfunction.

7. Hair Loss Treatment Clinic: Offer consultations and prescribe medications for both male and female pattern baldness.

8. Acne Treatment Clinic: Provide specialised care for patients with acne, including prescription medications and skincare advice.

9. Medical Weight Loss Clinic: Offer personalised weight management programs, including prescription weight loss medications when appropriate.

10. Private Vaccination Service: Provide a range of vaccinations not typically available on the NHS, such as shingles vaccines for those under 70 or HPV vaccines for adults.

These services reflect the diverse range of private clinics currently operated by pharmacists across the UK, offering specialised care and treatments to meet various patient needs.

Key Considerations

When setting up these clinics, it's crucial to:

• Ensure Proper Registration: Register with the appropriate regulatory bodies such as the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or Care Quality Commission (CQC) depending on the services offered.

• Develop Business Skills: Acquire the necessary competencies to manage a business or clinic effectively.

• Invest in Training: Continuously update your clinical skills and knowledge to provide high-quality services.

• Create a Unique Model: Consider innovative approaches to differentiate your services, such as the REMEDI HEALTH model in Winchester, which has reimagined the traditional community pharmacy concept.

• Utilise Support Services: Take advantage of training packages and mentoring services designed to help pharmacists set up successful private clinics.

  
  

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