Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 44778

Pharmacy: Mental Health Services

Tabled: 7 April 2025
Answered: 22 April 2025

Question

Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst

ConservativeSolihull West and Shirley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, from what date patients who are prescribed antidepressants will be able to access mental health support from community pharmacies.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
The New Medicine Service (NMS) is an advanced service offered by community pharmacies, providing patients with advice to address any possible side effects, issues, or questions that patients who are prescribed a new medicine may have. The service focuses ...

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