Table 1

Round 1 Panellists’ agreement with GPCPC model factors

Factors of collaboration from Bradley et al17 model and the statement which participants were presented with to rate their agreementNo of panellists agreeing (n=123)% agreementHas opinion changed as a result of COVID-19?
Yes (%)No (%)
Location: A GP practice and community pharmacy are able to collaborate more effectively if they are closely located to each other.937628 (23)95 (77)
Knowing each other: Knowing each other is important for community pharmacists and GPs in order to collaborate effectively1108913 (11)110 (89)
Services provided from the pharmacy/GP practice: In order to work together collaboratively, it is important for GPs and community pharmacists to be aware of the services which each other provides.1078728 (23)95 (77)
Communication: two-way, regular communication is important for effective collaboration between GPs and community pharmacists.1078716 (13)107 (87)
Professional roles: The expanded role of pharmacists will improve collaboration between GPs and community pharmacists927514 (11)109 (89)
Professional respect: Mutual respect between individual community pharmacists and GPs, as well as respect for their professions generally, are required for effective collaboration.1038411 (9)112 (91)
Trust: Mutual trust between community pharmacists and GPs is required for effective collaboration101826 (5)117 (95)
  • GPCPC, GP-Community Pharmacist Collaboration; GPs, general practitioners.