Services Database Antiviral Service (Kirklees Area)

Aims and objectives of service
The aim of the service is to increase prompt access for patients who require antiviral medication
for influenza treatment/prophylaxis.

“In season” flu -- when national surveillance indicates that influenza virus is circulating generally in
the community. Usual route via an FP10 presented to the patients nominated pharmacy unless a
large outbreak when patients may need to be directed to a specific pharmacy

“Out of season” flu -- outside the periods when national surveillance indicates that influenza virus
is circulating generally in the community, there are no fixed dates.

Service description/care pathway
The service will be commissioned by Greater Huddersfield and North Kirklees CCGs for 2
years (with the option to extend for a further year) to provide the following:
• Commitment to stock a defined list of antiviral medication and to ensure prompt access
• Commitment to adhere to the required opening times as detailed in this service
specification. Any proposed changes to opening hours after commencement of this service
must be notified to NHSE&I within 90 days and to the CCG Head of Medicines
Management if possible.
• Signposting to other sources of support and advice as provided by the CCG
The pharmacy is to hold a specified list of antiviral medication required to deliver this service
(Appendix A). The list also includes the stock levels required in the pharmacy to deliver this
service. The stock levels are subject to regular review by the community pharmacist and the CCG
lead in conjunction with Public Health England. The drug list is also subject to change with
regards to availability of medication and change in clinical guidance