Community pharmacy contribution to weight management: identifying opportunities.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the public's views on weight-management services, including pharmacies as a potential venue, and the extent of current pharmacy involvement in weight management.

Methods: Two questionnaires were developed for face-to-face interview in one Primary Care Trust area: one for the general public and one for community pharmacists.

Key Findings: Interviews were conducted with 177 members of the public, 75% of whom had tried to lose weight.