Services Database Chlamydia Treatment (Worcestershire Area)
Service ID
44106
Description
This service is available to young people aged 16-24 years in Worcestershire.
The service provides a free consultation and supply of azithromycin or doxycycline under a Patient Group Direction (PGD) to young people who have tested positive for chlamydia.
Location of service
Herefordshire & Worcestershire LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Chlamydia
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Decommissioned
Training
All pharmacists involved in the provision of the service must have relevant knowledge and have completed the following:
- The CPPE open learning programme on Sexual Health in Pharmacies plus Dealing with Difficult Decisions;
- Ensure that all pharmacists involved in the provision of the service have relevant knowledge of Patient Group Directions and have considered any personal development needs in the relation to their use; and
- The CPPE package Safeguarding Children or have an understanding of child protection guidance.
Comments
This service is available in the Worcestershire area only.
