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Pharmacy Vision: Contractors and LPCs start to share views

Work to develop a new vision and strategic options for community pharmacy is now well underway, being led by Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund. Alongside a literature review and wider research being carried out by the two health policy [...]

Published on: 25th November 2022 | Updated on: 16th December 2022

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Contractor Notice: Expiry of SSP037 Estraderm MX® 50mcg patches

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of Estraderm MX® 50mcg patches are now available to meet normal demand. As a result the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP), SSP037 Estraderm MX® 50mcg patches expires at [...]

Published on: 23rd November 2022 | Updated on: 23rd November 2022

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Contractor Notice: 6 SSPs for HRT medicines further extended

Update 30/11/22 – The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for 12 HRT SSPs. 6 SSPs were due to expire 30 November 2022 and have been ended. SSPs relating [...]

Published on: 28th October 2022 | Updated on: 2nd December 2022

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Contractor Notice: Expiry of SSP035 & SSP036 Estraderm MX® 25mcg and 100mcg patches

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of Estraderm MX® 25mcg and 100mcg patches is now available to meet normal demand. As a result the Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs), SSP035 Estraderm MX® 25mcg patches [...]

Published on: 14th October 2022 | Updated on: 14th October 2022

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Contractor Notice: Expiry of SSP034 Combisal®125mcg/25mcg inhalers

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of Combisal®125mcg/25mcg inhalers is now available to meet normal demand. As a result the Serious Shortage Protocol, SSP034 Combisal®125mcg/25mcg inhalers expires at 23.59pm on Friday 7 October [...]

Published on: 7th October 2022 | Updated on: 7th October 2022

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Unplanned temporary closures for reasons beyond a contractor’s control

The current workforce pressures are leading to unplanned temporary closures that are beyond contractors’ control. In these circumstances, if contractors follow appropriate procedures to mitigate the effects of the closure on patients, the public, the NHS, and other community pharmacy [...]

Published on: 7th October 2022 | Updated on: 7th October 2022

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Contractor Announcement: CPCF arrangements for 2022/23 and 2023/24 agreed

PSNC, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England have agreed the arrangements for the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) in 2022/23 and 2023/24. Although the agreement is in line with the five-year CPCF deal, it includes [...]

Published on: 22nd September 2022 | Updated on: 26th September 2022

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PSNC demands price concession fix and wider help for contractors

PSNC met last week (14th and 15th September) to consider practical steps to ease the pressures on the community pharmacy sector, and to oversee the progress of negotiations on the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) and other work. Committee Members, [...]

Published on: 20th September 2022 | Updated on: 20th September 2022

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Contractor Notice: Expiry of SSP032 Lipitor® 10mg chewable tablets

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of Lipitor® 10mg chewable tablets is now available to meet normal demand. As a result the Serious Shortage Protocol, SSP032 Lipitor® 10mg chewable tablets expires at 23.59pm on Friday [...]

Published on: 9th September 2022 | Updated on: 9th September 2022

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Contractor Notice: Expiry of SSP033 Paracetamol 120mg suppositories

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of Paracetamol 120mg suppositories is now available to meet normal demand. As a result the Serious Shortage Protocol, SSP033 Paracetamol 120mg suppositories expires at 23.59pm on Friday [...]

Published on: 26th August 2022 | Updated on: 26th August 2022

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Medicine supply: Contractor Update from PSNC  

PSNC is becoming increasingly concerned about the sustained pressures on medicines supply and the very serious impact that this is having on community pharmacy teams and their patients. As we move into the second half of the year, we are [...]

Published on: 20th July 2022 | Updated on: 8th August 2022

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Contractor Notice: HRT SSP endorsement errors

Following the announcement of thirteen HRT Serious Shortage Protocols (SSP), PSNC has been working with NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to understand whether claims for HRT SSPs are being submitted correctly and in accordance with the specific supporting guidance for [...]

Published on: 14th July 2022 | Updated on: 13th July 2022