Monthly Archives: November 2022

When dispensing FP10MDA or FP10 prescriptions for methadone oral liquid, pharmacy contractors can claim packaged dose fees of £0.55 for each individual dose supplied in advance in daily dose containers. The number of packaged dose (‘PD’) fees to claim for is calculated as the total number of separately packaged doses given minus the number of [...]

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PSNC and NHS England have agreed that the 2022/23 national clinical audit will focus on valproate, with the aim of reducing the potential harm caused by taking valproate during pregnancy. The audit must be completed by all community pharmacy contractors as this is part of their NHS contractual requirements. Read the audit paperwork Contractors will be required to [...]

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More than half of people (52%) do not feel confident in treating backache and over a quarter of people (27%) would go to their GP or A&E for conditions that they could treat themselves at home, a survey on self-care attitudes has revealed. PAGB, the consumer healthcare association, surveyed over 2,000 adults across the UK about [...]

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PSNC is this week launching a new influencing campaign to build wider political support for community pharmacies and ensure that MPs and Peers across Parliament understand the risks to pharmacy services that the current pressures on the sector are causing. In a Parliamentary event to be held tomorrow (Tuesday 15th November) MPs and Peers will [...]

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Pharmacy teams are invited to participate in an interview and focus group discussions to explore current practice in community pharmacy regarding the management of individuals who present with bladder and/or bowel incontinence. The opportunity follows a survey conducted earlier this year to gather opinions. Approximately 1 in 5 people experience bladder or bowel leakage and [...]

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