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Our new factsheet helps monitor your pharmacy’s SSP totals

Community Pharmacy England has set out seven steps to help reconcile claims for Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs). Our new guidance aims to support pharmacy teams in spot checking that the number of fees paid for supplying items in accordance with [...]

Published on: 30th August 2023 | Updated on: 30th August 2023

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New Contact Details for Fraudulent Prescription Form Reward Scheme

The contact details to make a claim under the fraudulent prescription reward scheme have been updated in Part XIVA of the September 2023 Drug Tariff. This follows concerns raised by pharmacy owners and escalated to the Department of Health and [...]

Published on: 30th August 2023 | Updated on: 6th September 2023

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Drug Tariff Watch – September 2023

The Drug Tariff Preface published monthly lists additions, deletions and other changes to products listed in the Drug Tariff. Below is a summary of the changes coming into effect from 1 September 2023. Key g Special container – This product is [...]

Published on: 29th August 2023 | Updated on: 15th April 2024

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Expiry of SSP052 Progynova® TS 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of Progynova® TS 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches are now available to meet normal demand. As a result the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP), SSP052 Progynova® TS 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches expires [...]

Published on: 25th August 2023 | Updated on: 17th October 2023

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Pharmacist prescriber pathfinder programme

Pharmacy press We were asked to provide further comment on the Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy – the Pathfinder Programme and the detail that was sent to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) about the pathfinder programme. Our Director of Member and [...]

Published on: 22nd August 2023 | Updated on: 29th August 2023

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DHSC consultation on use of PGDs by Pharmacy Technicians

The Department of Health and Social Care has opened a consultation on the proposal for the use of patient group directions (PGDs) by pharmacy technicians. This consultation, run jointly with the Department of Health Northern Ireland, is seeking views on [...]

Published on: 22nd August 2023 | Updated on: 29th September 2023

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Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy – the Pathfinder Programme

NHS England has, published information on its Independent Prescribing Pathfinder programme for community pharmacy, having this week sent a letter to all integrated care boards (ICBs) on this topic. Information on a new Independent Prescribing webpage describes how the programme [...]

Published on: 18th August 2023 | Updated on: 18th August 2023

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Economic analysis of community pharmacy

Pharmacy Press Earlier this year, NHS England said it started had searching for an independent supplier to conduct a comprehensive economic analysis of pharmacy owners’ current financial situation. This review was agreed as part of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework [...]

Published on: 17th August 2023 | Updated on: 22nd August 2023

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Pharmacy Owners: Input into our September Committee Meeting

The Community Pharmacy England Committee will have a full meeting in September and we are seeking input from all pharmacy owners ahead of that. We are continuing to work hard to fight the sector’s corner on key issues such as [...]

Published on: 11th August 2023 | Updated on: 25th August 2023

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Price improvement for Atorvastatin 80mg dispensed in July 2023

Community Pharmacy England has successfully appealed to increase the price concession granted in July 2023 for Atorvastatin 80mg tablets to £3.91 from the previously imposed £3.45. During the month of July 2023 our Dispensing and Supply Team received an exceptionally [...]

Published on: 9th August 2023 | Updated on: 18th October 2023

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Job opportunities in our Pharmacy Funding Team

Community Pharmacy England is looking to recruit several roles into our Pharmacy Funding Team. If you’re passionate about community pharmacy and eager to support pharmacy owners through one of these specialised roles, we’re keen to hear from you. The full [...]

Published on: 9th August 2023 | Updated on: 30th August 2023

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NMS: Voluntary quarterly data continues

NHS England is asking pharmacy owners to continue to voluntarily submit New Medicine Service (NMS) quarterly summary data to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) for Quarter 1 (Q1) 2023/24 (April to June 2023). The mandatory requirement to submit this [...]

Published on: 9th August 2023 | Updated on: 9th August 2023

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The impact of ‘pseudo’ distance selling pharmacies

The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) has published a paper on the impact of what it is calling ‘pseudo’ distance selling pharmacies (DSPs). The report suggests that these ‘pseudo-DSPs’ are operating in breach of their contractual operations and placing the physical [...]

Published on: 7th August 2023 | Updated on: 22nd August 2023

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NHS Prescription Services ‘Hints & Tips’ – Issue 52

NHS Prescription Services produces a quarterly newsletter called “Hints & Tips for dispensing contractors”. The latest edition (Issue 52) contains some useful information and advice on: NHSBSA email Manage Your Service – User Access New Medicine Service (NMS) – Voluntary [...]

Published on: 4th August 2023 | Updated on: 4th August 2023