Services Database Opportunistic Chlamydia Screening and Treatment in Community Pharmacies (Medway Area)
Service ID
44496
Description
A chlamydia screening service which ensures tests are offered to all under 25 year olds.
If clients text positive they can be offered azithromycin under Patient Group Direction (PGD) as treatment. Partners of clients who have a positive result can also be treated at the same time.
Location of service
Kent 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
Ongoing
Training
Contractors undertaking screening and treatment should have undertaken appropriate training as defined by the National Chlamydia Screening Programme under the direction of the Commissioner.
Comments
This service is available in the Medway area only.
