Hypertension Case-Finding Service: FAQs

We have compiled answers to common questions received from pharmacies covering areas such as training and competence, service delivery, consultations and clinical pathways, and payments and claims. For further FAQs, visit CPE’s Hypertension Case- Finding  service – FAQs Page.

Q. Is there a time frame for a patient coming back for a repeat of the service?
NICE guidelines recommend that patients who have a normal blood pressure have a subsequent check in five years. Patients whose blood pressure is borderline normal or who have low blood pressure should have their next blood pressure check in a years’ time. NICE guidelines also recommend that adults with type 2 diabetes without previously diagnosed hypertension or renal disease should have their blood pressure measured at least annually.

For more information on FAQ’s please visit the CPE website.