Hypertension case-finding service

If you are a patient please click here to find out more about this service and find a pharmacy near you that offers this service.

The Hypertension Case-Finding Service was commissioned as an Advanced service from 1st October 2021.

In public-facing communications, the service is described as the NHS Blood Pressure Check Service.


Click the following link to Find a pharmacy that offers blood pressure checks


Visit CPE for more info on the following:

  • Latest service updates
  • Introduction
  • Service specification and other documentation
  • Getting ready to provide the service
  • Providing the service
  • Funding and claiming payment
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Webinar
  • Resources and statistics
  • Provide feedback on national pharmacy services

Promoting the service:

A full range of resources including social media cards, posters, and leaflets etc can be found on the CPE website above.


Virtual Outcomes training:

Virtual Outcomes has a range of courses tailored to the HCFS, some of which are listed below:

  • HCFS Pharmacy Team Training
  • HCFS GP Surgery Training
  • Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • and more…
  • Related training is also available such as Pharmacy First, PCS, and Pharmacy Contract.

Please note the changes to the HCFS service since this training was produced that come into effect on Thursday 3rd September 2026.

Access Virtual Outcomes