Services Database Supply of anti-viral medication by community pharmacy providers for the urgent treatment of influenza within NHS Frimley ICB

Service ID

639480

Description

Aim

To reduce the risk of complications from and spread of influenza-like illness by providing access to treatment and prophylaxis in a timely manner when routine routes of supply will cause clinically unacceptable delay.

Objectives: 

  • To ensure that people with influenza-like illness, assessed as requiring treatment or prophylaxis with anti-virals can access the medicines promptly.
  • To support people, carers and clinicians by providing them with up to date information and pharmaceutical advice.

Location of service

Surrey LPC

Commissioner

ICB

Method of commissioning

Source of funding

Service type

Antiviral stockholding

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date:
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Status

Ongoing

Training

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