Pharmacy First: New briefing on urgent supply of medicines and appliances
Wednesday 18th February 2026
A new Community Pharmacy England briefing on the urgent supply of medicines and appliances strand of Pharmacy First has been published today.
The briefing provides detailed information on:
- The consultation with the patient;
- Medicines liable to abuse;
- Different outcomes of the consultation;
- Controlled Drugs;
- Onward referral; and
- Record keeping.
To get the most value from reading this briefing, it should be read after you have read the NHS England Pharmacy First service specification.
Read the briefing on the Urgent supply of medicines and appliances strand of Pharmacy First
Wednesday 18th February 2026
