Services Database Palliative Care

Service ID

507783

Description

This service is aimed at the supply of specialist medicines, the demand for which may
be urgent and/or unpredictable, for example palliative care.
• 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 at all times agreed with the CCG.
• The pharmacy 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

Coventry LPC

Commissioner

Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

Method of commissioning

Source of funding

Service type

On demand availability of specialist drugs (palliative care)

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date:
End date:

Status

Ongoing

Training

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