The role will include: Leading on the medicines aspects relating to the care of patients to optimise medicines, reduce medicines-related risks and improve adherence to taking medicines by carrying out medication assessments and reviews in identified patients. Respond to medication queries to include clarifying doses and/or products and give appropriate alternatives when availability issues occur. Carry out medication reviews as agreed with Prescribing Lead GP. Review and continue repeat medications for new patients who have just registered with the practice, and suggest GP medication review where appropriate. Resolve day-to-day medicines and prescription issues with healthcare professionals. Help patients to manage their conditions and advise patients of the adverse side effect of medication and potential interaction with other medication/treatments. Present to patients any changes to prescribing in line with NICE and ICS recommendations, best practice or in response to prescribing alerts Provide reviews to those patients with LTCs or complex health needs, including drug monitoring and risk versus benefit. Provide both face to face and digital appointments to practice patients. Contribute to the management of the prescribing budget through the promotion of safe, cost effective rational prescribing.