Services Database Varenicline PGD Service (Stoke Area)
Service ID
124779
Description
The purpose of the service is to provide access to Varenicline via a Patient Group Direction (PGD) to service users accessing the Stoke-on-Trent Stop Smoking Service.
Location of service
North Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
NRT and/or varenicline voucher scheme
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
Pharmacists are expected to map their competencies to CPPE's Stop Smoking Declaration of Competence and are expected to access any training they deem necessary in order to meet the competencies. In addition, all pharmacists will need to attend a local training session to be agreed by the Authority and complete a self-assessment.
Comments
This service is available in the Stoke area only.
