Major new powers given to NHS pharmacists and dental hygienists will save patients time and worry
PHARMACY technicians and dental hygienists will be able to prescribe new drugs without the sign-off of a doctor or dentist, ministers have announced.
New plans aimed at freeing up senior medics’ time will allow staff to administer vaccines and provide consultations.
GettyClose up of dentists examination and dental hygiene in ambulance.[/caption]Dental hygienists and therapists will also be able to give patients pain relief and fluoride medications without having to consult a dentist first.
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