Monthly Archives: August 2022

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CPAF screening deadline imminent 

Community pharmacy contractors are reminded that this Wednesday (31st August 2022) at midnight is the deadline to submit their Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework (CPAF) screening questionnaire. As a result of NHS regulations introduced at the end of 2020, completion of CPAF is now a requirement of the Terms of Service. Therefore, contractors must complete the screening [...]

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August 2022 Price Concessions 4th Update

PSNC is still in discussion with the Department on several other lines of concern, including Aripiprazole and Temazepam tablets. PSNC will provide an update on these as soon as a decision is reached. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (26/08/2022) granted the following list of price concessions: Drug Pack size Price concession [...]

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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 26 August 2022. After this date, any prescriptions for Paracetamol 120mg suppositories must be dispensed [...]

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SSP for Lipitor® 10mg chewable tablets extended

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Lipitor® 10mg chewable tablets (SSP032). SSP032 for Lipitor® 10mg chewable tablets was due to expire on 28 April but the end date has been further extended to Friday 12 May 2023. The Department of Health and [...]

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Flu vac: National Protocol and Directions published

The UK Health Security Agency have published the National protocol for inactivated influenza vaccine. The protocol provides another mechanism by which community pharmacy contractors can offer the NHS Flu Vaccination Service during the forthcoming flu season. The protocol is now available to download from their website. Download the National protocol Service Directions The Department of [...]

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