The FIP Hypertension pharmacy toolkit has been developed to support community pharmacists and pharmacy support teams in identifying patients at risk of hypertension, delivering motivational counselling, and empowering individuals to benefit from timely assessment and management.
This resource is designed to motivate and enable pharmacy teams to establish or strengthen a community-based Hypertension assessment and management services. It promotes a standardised approach to care, integrates hypertension services into the pharmacy workflow, and fosters collaboration with prescribers to improve patient outcomes.
The toolkit is structured around four core elements: an educational guide, a conversation-based hypertension assessment tool, a patient information leaflet, and a primary care referral letter.
Toolkit elements:
1. Educational guide:
A module offering core knowledge and practical guidance to support pharmacists in delivering hypertension care.
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2. Hypertension Pharmacy Assessment Tool:
A conversation-based tool for pharmacists and pharmacy team members to support patient counselling on hypertension risk, screening, and management.
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3. Hypertension Pharmacy Patient Information Leaflet:
A handout for patients to summarise the pharmacist-patient interaction and provide clear, practical information to reinforce counselling and support follow-up actions related to treatment plans.
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4. Hypertension Pharmacy Primary Care Referral Letter:
A template letter enabling pharmacists to communicate with patients’ primary care physicians, explaining the reason for referral and promoting collaboration in hypertension management.
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Click here to download the editable version.
Hypertension infographic:
A one-page digital visual aid providing a quick reference on when, where, and why to use the Hypertension Pharmacy Toolkit in practice. It also includes direct links to the toolkit resources.
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Hypertension Pharmacy Toolkit – CPD Bite:
What should pharmacists know about hypertension?
This video provides an overview of hypertension, including its global burden, risk factors, and links to other chronic diseases. It highlights how pharmacists can support people at risk of or living with hypertension and introduces the Hypertension Pharmacy Toolkit — a practical resource for delivering person-centred care.
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Disclaimer
The toolkit is designed to support pharmacists in their interactions with patients. It does not account for specific national regulations. The role and responsibilities of pharmacists vary across jurisdictions. Users must ensure compliance with relevant national laws and professional codes, including national drug regulations, data privacy, and professional and ethical conduct.
If you are interested in a localised version adapted to your country’s regulations, please contact FIP at [email protected].
