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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP060) for Creon® 10000 gastro-resistant capsules will expire at 23:59pm Friday 2nd October 2026 After this date, any prescriptions for Creon® 10000 gastro-resistant capsules must be dispensed in accordance with the prescription. Top tips for SSP claims Where available, use the [...]

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The data collection tool for the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) clinical audit is now available on the NHSBSA’s Manage Your Service (MYS) portal. The clinical audit, developed with Community Pharmacy England, must be undertaken by pharmacies wanting to complete Domain 2 (Professional practice) of the PQS. The audit focuses on the quality of Pharmacy First [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that from the 2026/27 flu vaccination season, the reimbursement element for flu vaccinations will be excluded from the calculation of Average Item Values (AIVs) used to determine advance payments to pharmacy owners. Pharmacy owners will still receive a reimbursement advance for adult flu vaccinations, based [...]

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LBC News The flu and COVID-19 vaccination rollout begins today, with eligible people encouraged to come forward for protection against serious illness this winter. We are urging everyone eligible to consider vaccination to help protect individuals and vulnerable groups, as well as helping to ease pressure on the NHS. For more information on eligibility and [...]

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Community Pharmacy England met for a full Committee meeting on 16th and 17th September, with discussions largely focused on the contractual reforms programme, preparations for the 2027/28 CPCF negotiations and the political outlook. Pharmacy owners continue to face significant financial and operational pressures, and Committee Members want their views and the realities of running community [...]

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