Accessing Mole-Scanning through Community Pharmacy: A Pilot Service in Collaboration with Dermatology Specialists.

Early identification and treatment of malignant melanoma is crucial to prevent mortality. The aim of this work was to describe the uptake, profile of users and service outcomes of a mole scanning service in the community pharmacy setting in the UK. In addition, health care costs saved from the perspective of general practice were estimated.

Dermatological cancer screening: Evaluation of a new community pharmacy service.

Background: Skin cancer accounts for one third of all cancers. Prognosis is inversely related to identification stage.

Objectives: To describe a novel service, mole scans, performed in community pharmacy, the findings from the first 3.