Lexpos News

On Monday 31st March 2025, the details of the contractual settlement for 2025/26 were announced, which included changes to regulations around the New Medicine Service (NMS). This news story addresses key NMS regulatory related questions that have been raised since the announcement of the settlement. What’s happening with the subcontracting of NMS?   Changes will be made [...]

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On Monday 31st March 2025, the details of the contractual settlement for 2025/26 were announced, which included changes to regulations around Distance Selling Premises (DSP) Pharmacies. This news story addresses key DSP regulatory related questions that have been raised since the announcement of the settlement. Is Community Pharmacy England supportive of remote provision of NHS Pharmaceutical [...]

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Community Pharmacy England is seeking an Independent Chair to provide strategic leadership and oversight of its Committee. This important role involves steering the Committee’s work as the governing body, supporting the executive team managing and engaging with external stakeholders. With our current Chair, Sue Killen, due to complete her term of office later this year, [...]

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NHS England has announced that GP Connect Access Record: Structured is being rolled out to hundreds of community pharmacies. This functionality enables pharmacies to view real-time, read-only information from patient records held by GP practices, supporting timely and informed care. The rollout is being coordinated by the four assured Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) IT [...]

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In response to a significant ongoing disruption to the supply of Estradot® 25micrograms/24hours patches, a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) has been issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Effective today 3rd April 2025, SSP082, provides that for every Estradot® 25micrograms/24hours patch originally prescribed either one Evorel® 25 patch or one Estraderm® MX [...]

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