Abstract
Using a postal questionnaire mailed to a random one in four sample of community pharmacies in Wales, information on service provision for drug misusers, attitude towards services, and participation in training was obtained. After four mailshots, the final response was 137/178 pharmacies (77%). Forty- one per centofrespondents were dispensing controlled drugs for thetreatmentofaddiction, 34% were selling injecting equipment, and 31% were operating a needle exchange scheme- all substantial increases since 1988. Four-fifths believed the community pharmacist had a role to play in HIV prevention and two-thirds indicated a need for service-specific training. Two-fifths of respondents were in favour of a role for community pharmacists supervising the consumption of methadone in the pharmacy. The results also indicate further scope for increasing participation in service provision and for an expanded role for the community pharmacist, with suitable training and support.
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