Monthly Archives: May 2024

NHS England (NHSE) has, today (30th May 2024), announced the start of a new expression of interest (EOI) process for pharmacy owners that wish to take part in future COVID-19 vaccination service campaigns between September 2024 and March 2026. The new multi-campaign approach, will mean more pharmacies will be able to choose to participate, with [...]

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A new Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Drug Safety Update (Vol 17 Issue 9 April 2024) has been published and includes articles on: Topical steroids: introduction of new labelling and a reminder of the possibility of severe side effects, including Topical Steroid Withdrawal Reactions Letters and medicine recalls sent to healthcare professionals in [...]

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As part of our commitment to engaging with pharmacy owners and LPCs, Community Pharmacy England will be holding a series of regional roadshow events across the country.  Taking place through July, the events will see Chief Executive Janet Morrison and her team, as well as Committee Members, visiting every NHS England region to hear directly [...]

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We have received several queries regarding the deadline for claiming payments and when pharmacy owners will receive payments for the Pharmacy First service. The service specification states, “Claims for payments should be submitted within one month of, and no later than three months from the claim period for the chargeable activity provided”. Therefore, if you [...]

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Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Somatropin (NutropinAq®) 10mg/2ml solution for injection cartridges Somatropin (Humatrope®) 6mg, 12mg and 24mg powder and solvent for solution for injection cartridges MSN/2024/064 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 29th May 2024 Somatropin (NutropinAq®) 10mg/2ml solution for injection cartridges have [...]

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