03/11/2026
Acute prescription backlogs are not uncommon in GP services, but they are problematic for patients relying on them.
Heavy workloads and lack of time to recruit experienced pharmacists prevent GPs from being able to keep up with prescriptions and tackle this backlog issue on their own.
Solving this problem doesn’t land on the shoulders of an overstretched GP; it involves a collaborative approach and seeking expert clinical support.
For example, we work in partnership with GPs to set up Acute Prescribing Clinics.
With a highly experienced team of pharmacists, ProPharm Services is adept at managing acute prescription requests to alleviate time and appointment pressures within GP surgeries.
Where necessary, patients will be referred to the appropriate wider healthcare professional team to ensure they receive the correct level of care within an appropriate timeframe.
This works because it integrates qualified clinical capacity into the workflow of practices, reducing practice stress, helping clear backlogs, and providing fast, safe care for patients.
