{"id":14796,"date":"2026-05-06T12:11:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisspointofcare.com\/?p=14796"},"modified":"2026-07-14T13:57:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T13:57:46","slug":"pharmacy-based-cholesterol-screening-a-case-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swisspointofcare.com\/en\/kb\/pharmacy-based-cholesterol-screening-a-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Pharmacy-Based Cholesterol Screening: A Case Study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pharmacies are well positioned to support preventive health screening. Their accessibility and frequent customer contact make them a practical location for services such as cholesterol checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High cholesterol is an important cardiovascular risk factor, but many people are unaware of their cholesterol status. This case study explores how pharmacy-based cholesterol screening can help create earlier awareness and support a more proactive role for pharmacies in community healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program was conducted in a community pharmacy setting over six months. Participants received a cholesterol screening test using a validated point-of-care device, with surveys used to assess awareness, cardiovascular risk understanding and satisfaction with the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The findings show that pharmacy-based cholesterol screening can create practical value in several areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased awareness of cholesterol levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better understanding of cardiovascular health risks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High satisfaction with the convenience and accessibility of the service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased foot traffic and stronger customer loyalty for pharmacies offering the service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earlier identification of potential cardiovascular risk factors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For pharmacies, this means cholesterol screening is more than a single test. It can become a practical preventive service that fits into existing customer interactions and supports a more proactive healthcare role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For PMO providers, clinics and screening organizations, the case study also demonstrates how point-of-care cholesterol testing can be used in real-world settings where speed, accessibility and workflow simplicity matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-download-the-full-case-study\">Download the Full Case Study<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The complete document provides detailed insight into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pharmacy-based cholesterol screening implementation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardiovascular risk awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer satisfaction and accessibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service enhancement for pharmacies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical outcomes in a community healthcare setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49<strong>Download the Pharmacy-Based Cholesterol Screening Case Study (PDF):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-d62e3514-c460-4cef-af7f-223f66a33872\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swisspointofcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casestudy-Swiss-Point-of-Care-pharma-retail-UK-1.pdf\">Casestudy Swiss Point of Care &#8211; <strong>Pharmacy-Based Cholesterol Screening Case Study <\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisspointofcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casestudy-Swiss-Point-of-Care-pharma-retail-UK-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-d62e3514-c460-4cef-af7f-223f66a33872\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pharmacies can play an important role in preventive health screening. 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