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Cegedim Rx has announced it has become the first pharmacy IT supplier to switch on the GP Connect Access Record function. 

The GP record access function is now available on the company’s clinical services platform Pharmacy Services. 

“Assured GP IT suppliers have switched on the functionality automatically or have provided guidance about how GP practices can manually activate it,” said Cegedim Rx. 

In a statement this morning, Cegedim Rx product director Leanne Hackett commented: “We’re delighted – once again – to be the first community pharmacy IT supplier to switch on functionality for a national initiative which aims to better connect registered community pharmacy professionals with their patients’ medical and health information. 

“GP Connect Access Record will make a patient’s relevant medical information available to pharmacy. Providing vital insights – available at the point of delivering an NHS clinical service – which will without question help to improve patient care and outcomes.

 “With the launch of GP Connect Access Record it feels like we’re moving in a very positive direction. 

“Joined-up technology and seamless information sharing is critical to enable effective collaboration between pharmacy and primary care.

“It really can’t be overstated just how important it is for community pharmacy to have access to relevant patient medical information.

“It’s a significant step forward, not just in delivering improved interoperability but also in highlighting the vital role community pharmacy plays in the delivery of NHS healthcare.”