From tomorrow (Saturday, 15th October 2022), community pharmacy contractors can begin vaccinating 50 to 64 year olds that are NOT in a clinical risk group. This opens eligibility to around 12 million more people. Contractors are reminded that they must ensure the correct flu vaccines are being used for each patient cohort within the NHS
Read moreCommunity pharmacy contractors can now access a recording of PSNC’s recent webinar about changes to the discount deduction system. Feedback on the webinar “Very useful presentation” “Thanks – really useful webinar. We will signpost!” “Thanks for taking time to present to contractors” This week’s webinar aimed to provide contractors with a better understanding of why
Read morePSNC has today published the following resources to support community pharmacy contractors meet the requirements of the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2022/23: PQS digital guide This 30-minute digital guide talks contractors, pharmacy teams and Local Pharmaceutical Committees (LPCs) through the requirements of the Scheme. View the PQS 2022/23 digital guide PQS Action and Evidence Portfolio
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Prochlorperazine (Stemetil®) 12.5mg/ml solution for injection ampoules. MSN/2022/086 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 12th October 2022 Prochlorperazine (Stemetil®) 12.5mg/ml solution for injection ampoules are out of stock until w/c 24th October 2022. Limited supplies remain available in NHS
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Prochlorperazine (Stemetil®) 5mg/5ml Syrup. MSN/2022/085 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 12th October 2022 All batches of Stemetil 5mg/5ml Syrup have been recalled as a precautionary measure due to the identification of N-nitrosomethylphenylamine (NMPA) above the acceptable limit. A
Read moreClass 4 Medicines Defect Information: Ibuprofen 400mg Tablets, Paracetamol 500mg Tablets (Caplets) (Flamingo Pharma UK Ltd) Drug alert number: EL (22)A/43 Date issued: 12 October 2022 The Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 4 medicines defect information notice for: Ibuprofen 400mg Tablets, PL 43461/0005 Batch Number Expiry Date Pack Size
Read moreDrug alert number: EL(22)A/42 Date issued: 10 October 2022 The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a class 2 medicines recall for: Amiodarone Hydrochloride 50 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for Injection/Infusion – Hameln pharma ltd – PL 25215/0026 Batch Number Expiry Date Pack Size First Distributed 210505 03/2024 10 x 3 ml
Read moreNHS England (NHSE) has published guidance on the 2022/23 Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS). The guidance document provides information on how community pharmacy contractors can meet the gateway criteria and domain requirements. Contractors are encouraged to read the NHSE guidance in order to understand the PQS requirements. Read the NHSE PQS 2022/23 guidance Further information on
Read moreFollowing its meeting on the 21st of September 2022, the Community Pharmacy IT Group (CP ITG) has published its quarterly Pharmacy IT roundup for Autumn 2022. The roundup includes updates on: Current prioritisation by NHS IT policy makers and the CP ITG The progress made concerning pharmacy IT standards Upcoming events which pharmacy team members
Read moreCommunity pharmacy contractors are reminded that if they intend to meet the Respiratory domain of the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2022/23, they must start working towards the following quality criteria from today (10th October 2022): Inhaler waste management; Use of a spacer in patients aged 5-15 years; and Personalised asthma action plans. Most pharmacy teams will be
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