Statement | Strongly disagree/disagree N (%) | Neither agree nor disagree N (%) | Agree/strongly agree N (%) |
---|---|---|---|
1. I welcome the PBP as part of the team | 1 (0.5) | 4 (2.0) | 197 (97.5) |
2. The role of the PBP is clear to me | 5 (2.5) | 26 (12.9) | 171 (84.7) |
3. I understand the difference between the roles of community pharmacists and PBPs | 2 (1.0) | 9 (4.5) | 191 (94.6) |
4. The introduction of the PBP role may take roles away from other members of the practice team | 53 (26.2) | 28 (13.9) | 121 (59.9) |
5. The introduction of the PBP role moves community pharmacists to the periphery of the primary care team | 130 (64.4) | 50 (24.8) | 22 (10.9) |
6. PBPs can provide a better link between general practices and community pharmacists | 3 (1.5) | 5 (2.5) | 194 (96.1) |
7. The introduction of the PBP role will have a positive impact on patient outcomes | 3 (1.5) | 7 (3.5) | 192 (95.0) |
8. PBPs will help in improving GPs’ knowledge and confidence about medications | 7 (3.5) | 14 (6.9) | 181 (89.6) |
9. PBPs will help to alleviate pressure within primary care | 3 (1.5) | 21 (10.4) | 178 (88.1) |
10. Having a PBP employed in general practices will save the NHS money by potentially freeing up GP time | 15 (7.4) | 36 (17.8) | 151 (74.8) |
11. Having a PBP employed in general practices will save the NHS money by reducing medicine waste | 4 (2.0) | 31 (15.3) | 167 (82.7) |