A structured consultation reviewing your blood pressure management as part of a broader cardiovascular risk reduction approach, delivered by a specifically trained pharmacist.

Key benefits:

• Regular, convenient blood pressure review
• Support with medicine adherence and lifestyle factors
• Coordinated care alongside your GP

This service may be suitable if you:

• Have an existing hypertension diagnosis and want ongoing support
• Would like a blood pressure review alongside your GP

This isn’t suitable for a new diagnosis, or for a hypertensive emergency (very high blood pressure with symptoms such as severe headache, chest pain, or vision changes) — that needs urgent medical care.

Blood pressure management is assessed individually as part of the broader CVD Risk Reduction Program, and recommendations may change as your readings change.

Your pharmacist will assess your individual suitability, including your relevant medical history and current symptoms, before proceeding. 

This service supports ongoing management of an existing hypertension diagnosis. If you have a very high blood pressure reading with symptoms such as severe headache, chest pain, or vision changes, seek emergency care immediately or call 000. 

Ask your pharmacist for the relevant Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) if a medicine is provided.

Before Your Consultation

Be prepared to discuss:

• Your recent home blood pressurereadings, if you have them
• Your current blood pressuremedicines, if any
• Relevant family or medicalhistory

During Your Consultation

Your pharmacist will check your blood pressure and review yourcurrent management before discussing your ongoing care.

The consultation may also include advice on lifestyle factors andmedicine adherence, often alongside your Cholesterol and Heart Health - BloodSugar consultations.

Can this diagnose high blood pressure for the first time?

No - a new diagnosis needs assessment by your GP.

What if my blood pressure reading is dangerously high with symptoms?

Seek emergency care immediately or call 000 - this is not something this consultation manages.

Should I bring my home blood pressure readings to the consultation?

Yes, if you monitor your blood pressure at home, bringing a record of recent readings will help your pharmacist assess your situation.