Services Database Access to Intravenous Antibiotics
Service ID
18067
Description
This service is aimed at the supply of intravenous antibiotics, the demand for which may be urgent and/or unpredictable.
The pharmacy contractor will stock a locally agreed range of specialist medicines and will make a commitment to ensure that users of this service have prompt access to these medicines during opening hours.
The pharmacy team will provide information and advice to the user, carer and clinician. They may also refer to specialist centres, support groups or other health and social care professionals where appropriate.
Location of service
North Cumbria LPC
Commissioner
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Method of commissioning
Transitioned from PCT
Source of funding
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Service type
On demand availability of specialist drugs (other)
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Completed
Training
Pharmacists must complete the CPPE antibiotic open learning pack within three months of starting to offer the service.
Pharmacists are also expected to attend local update meetings.
