Written question WQ93484
- Asked by
- Sam RowlandsConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Health, Social Care and Welsh Language
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 3 days
Question
What is the Welsh Government doing to encourage people to take up blood pressure tests at pharmacies?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Health, Social Care and Welsh Language
Blood pressure checks are not currently part of the contractual arrangements for NHS services provided by community pharmacies in Wales, however some pharmacies may take a business decision to offer this service. As it is not a commissioned NHS service, some pharmacies (although not all) may choose to charge for this service in Wales.