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Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS): Erroneous emails from ESPAUR sent out to some pharmacy contractors regarding the antibiotic checklists
This is an announcement on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care:
ESPAUR identified that they sent out an erroneous email last week to certain pharmacy contractors. This email was sent to contractors who, according to ESPAUR’s records…
NHSBSA release NHS Pharmacy First clinical pathways data for February - May 2024
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published the latest figures for NHS Pharmacy First clinical pathways between February and May 2024.
This follows the previous release of the February to April 2024 clinical pathways data.
The…
NHS Profile Manager launch
NHS Digital is launching the new NHS Profile Manager, which will replace the current NHS profile editor and the DoS Profile Updater. We’re aiming to move to this new system in early March 2023 and will confirm the exact date nearer the time.
NHS…
Updated endorsement guidance for SSP products
Pharmacy contractors should note that endorsement requirements for products supplied in accordance with a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) have been updated, as per Clause 9E, Part II of the June 2021 Drug Tariff.
The update will affect all future…
The Pharmaceutical Services (Advanced and Enhanced Services and Emergency Declaration) (Amendment) (England) Directions 2022
The declaration of emergency enabling the flexible provision of pharmaceutical services, made in the directions signed in March 2020, will now be extended from 31 January 2022 to 31 March 2022.
This will allow temporary changes to pharmacy opening…
Universal Credit: Help your patients avoid costly mistakes
The NHS Business Services Authority is responsible for verifying claims for free NHS prescriptions and dental treatment. If a patient can’t prove their entitlement, they are required to pay a penalty charge of up to £100 – as well as the original…
Flu declaration return for GP practices
As outlined in DHSC’s guidance for general practice in England on accessing DHSC centrally supplied flu vaccines, each GP practice is required to complete a return to declare:
whether you sourced DHSC supplied flu vaccines
the manufacturers you…
Drug Tariff News - March Part VIIIA Reimbursement Prices
The Department of Health has agreed that the March Drug Tariff Part VIIIA reimbursement prices for
Baclofen 10mg tablets £5.25
Mefenamic acid 250mg capsules £12.00
and not as printed in the March edition of the Drug Tariff.
Reminder for GPs: Complete your flu declaration
The deadline to complete your declaration for 2020/21 DHSC supplied flu vaccines is 11.59pm on Friday 30 April 2021. This is a mandatory return and should be completed by a GP partner of the practice.
You can complete your declaration for 2020/21…