Services Database Emergency Hormonal Contraception (Wirral Area)

Aim: To enable any suitable clients to be prescribed free EHC under PGDS in Community Pharmacies.

Objectives:

· To ensure the availability of EHC to women who require it

· To raise awareness of the STI risks associated with unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI) and provide the means for chlamydia testing for 15-24 year olds as set out below.

· To provide information on the full range of contraception options available and encourage swift and seamless transition into community sexual health services. This may involve the patient attending their own GP or through referral into Sexual Health Wirral taking into account patient choice.

· To strengthen the local network of contraceptive and sexual health services to help ensure swift and easy access to advice.

· To be vigilant with regard to safeguarding issues and to act immediately if there are any concerns

The Pharmacist must have achieved the competency levels specified in the Harmonisation of Accreditation (HAG) Group, they must:

• have completed the following Continuing Pharmacy Post Graduate Education (CPPE) open learning packs:
  • Safeguarding: a guide for the pharmacy team
  • Contraception
  • Emergency Hormonal Contraception;
•  undertake specific training and assessment by a Community Sexual and Reproductive Health Doctor and be deemed competent for this delegated duty. The accredited pharmacist will retain all training documentation;
• provide a regular “self assessment declaration of competency” every three years or sooner if deemed appropriate, as arranged by the commissioning organisation; and
• undertake appropriate training for working under PGDs for the supply and administration of medicines.