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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) determined that from February 2023 onwards, Transitional Payments would be set to zero. This is reflected in the February Schedule of Payments received by contractors this month. In discussions with DHSC, PSNC had rejected the change to the Transitional Payments on the grounds that any further reductions [...]

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During March 2023, eighty pharmacies in South West London supported people over the age of 65 by providing information, support and referrals to winter related programmes such as winter warmth, prevention of falls, social and activity groups and frailty support services. The eighty pharmacies made 9,922 interventions through the Winter Fit service. Winter Fit was [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today laid regulations affecting community pharmacy contractors as well as indicating the Government’s decisions on the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) for 2023/24.   These changes and decisions have been imposed on the sector as PSNC’s clear view remains that the sector’s finances and capacity are in a [...]

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The Drug Tariff Preface published monthly lists additions, deletions and other changes to products listed in the Drug Tariff. Below is a summary of the changes coming into effect from 1 May 2023. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. n Item [...]

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