| Weekly News Digest - 28th November 2024 |
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Please check your pharmacy opening hours for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day. ✅ ACTION 1: Verify your pharmacy's details and submit any corrections by Sunday, 1st December 2024. Note: Amendments after this date will not be included in the final list, posters, or Google Maps updates. The final list will be circulated on Monday, 9th December 2024. ✅ ACTION 2: Ensure your DoS and NHS.UK profiles are up-to-date with your holiday hours or closures via NHS Profile Manager. |
| The LPC recently secured a 50% increase in remuneration of the EHC Service across East Berkshire (Pharmacies within Bracknell, Slough and RBWM). Requests for Pharmacies to take part in this very important service were recently sent out, but responses have been low. We realise how busy how you all are that this time of year, but would appreciate a high level of participation from those Community Pharmacies in East Berkshire. See here for service specification and PGDs. |
| Public Health Oxfordshire County Council invites Oxfordshire-based community pharmacies to sign up for the Take-home Naloxone Service. With potent synthetic opioids, like nitazenes, appearing more frequently in local drug supplies, it's crucial to expand access to take-home naloxone. Evidence shows that naloxone can effectively reverse the effects of these potent synthetic opioids, making it essential for those at risk but not in contact with treatment. Full details of this service are available in the attached service specification. For any questions or to sign up, please contact Ify Enemuo at Ify.Enemuo@Oxfordshire.gov.uk or call 07554 103332. |
Community Pharmacy England and Healthwatch England have launched an online Pharmacy First patient survey to collect feedback. This survey only take 2 minutes to complete and aims to inform service improvements and demonstrate the service's value to the public. If your Pharmacy is providing the service please invite patients to complete the survey after consultations for Minor Illness (referrals) or Clinical Pathways (referrals and walk-ins). Note: the survey does not apply to the Urgent Supply of Medicines/Appliances strand. Please promote the survey using the provided resources to gather valuable public feedback.
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| The local Minor Ailment Scheme targets low-income patients and dependents in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West (BOB) ICB area. It offers OTC medicines and payment in addition to the referral fee for eligible walk-in patients. Claims are processed through PharmOutcomes. Pharmacies in the BOB ICB area can sign up here to register. Further information and service specification. Please note, this service is not available to East Berkshire pharmacies (RBWM, Slough, Bracknell), as they fall under the Frimley ICB. Click here. |
| Due to ongoing shortages of PERT highlighted in the Medicines Supply Notification (May 9, 2024) and the National Patient Safety Alert (updated September 12, 2024), NHS Frimley ICB, have reached an agreement with Oxford Pharmacy Store to fulfill orders for Pangrol (imported). Currently, they have stock of 25,000 unit and 10,000 unit presentations. Community Pharmacies must have an account with the Oxford Pharmacy Store to place orders. For account setup, please visit: Register for a New Account. For further guidance on supplying Pangrol, refer to the HIOW LPC document: Imported Creon Alternative - Pangrol. We hope this information supports your efforts in assisting patients prescribed PERT. |
| The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is seeking TWO new members for our Mentoring Advisory Group. They are looking for a community pharmacist and an early careers pharmacist (within their first 3 years of practice). Interested candidates should read the Terms of Reference for requirements and expectations. Please complete and return the application form to rhianna.nathwani@rpharms.com by 9am on Monday, 23rd December 2024. (You must be an RPS member). See here for more details. |
| With an authorisation letter from their GP, patients can have their blood pressure checked annually/monthly at their local pharmacy as part of the national hypertension service. Attached is an example template of a GP authorisation letter, please note this must be obtained from the GP practice for patient referral. Click here. |
| Read the latest advice from the UK Chief Medical Officers on folic acid supplementation for those who are planning a pregnancy or newly pregnant |
Download the latest edition of the Healthwatch Oxfordshire newsletter.
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Read the latest updated guidance from NHS England to support HC2 appications for asylum seekers.
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| All pharmacies must complete this mandatory survey by 11th December 2024. Pharmacies should have received an email from NHSBSA to complete the survey. If not, check with your head office if you're part of a multiple pharmacy group. |
| Pharmacy owners are reminded that they have to provide a minimum of 20 consultations that pass the gateway point by 30th November 2024, to be eligible for the £1,000 monthly payment. For more information visit the CPE website. |
| The government is developing a 10-year health plan and wants to hear from you. Your insights and expertise are essential to shaping an NHS that meets future needs. Share your thoughts and feedback at change.nhs.uk. Help to build a healthcare system fit for the future. |
| Please complete this NHS Profile Manager before deadline 31st December 2024. Ths is a mandatory requirement for all pharmacy owners. Useful NHS Profile Manager Tutorials are available here. |
Join the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS) Workshop. The workshop aims to support learners in shared decision-making for starting, restarting, or changing contraception within PCS, enhancing their consultation and communication skills. By completing the program, learners will be able to utilize person-centred consultation skills, assess the suitability of oral contraception based on individual needs, discuss contraception options for informed decisions, provide information on long-acting reversible contraceptives, and address concerns or side effects related to contraception. The event will be held on:
Sunday, 19th January 2025
10:30am -12:30pm
at the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Business Centre, Cookham, Maidenhead.
Don't miss out, reserve your place here using the booking code PcsCPTV0125 (case sensitive). Don't miss the postworkshop webinar for further insights for further information see here. Book your place now on the CPPE website. |
Free SCRIPT module for DPP training. Developed by University of Birmingham and funded by the BSol Pharmacy Faculty is freely available to all. To access the module, sign up for FREE. Click here. |
| These online sessions cover how NHSBSA handles submissions, common errors, and tips on endorsing prescriptions to prevent payment errors. The next webinar will be held on Thursday 12 December 2024 at 10:00am, to register email NHSBSA at open-days@nhsbsa.nhs.uk. Please visit the CPTV website for further webinar dates and times. |
CPPE are running workshops for Pharmacy Technicians. The aim of the Pharmacy Tehnician Impact group programme is to enhance confidence, leadership, and professional skills through practical development. It includes: 6 online sessions over 12 months of small group learning with an expert CPPE tutor. See here for more information and how to apply. |
| CPPE have released further training workshops for community pharmacies for December 2024 to March 2025. Visit our website to view the full calendar and booking links. |
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