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Update 30/09/22 – The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Estraderm MX® 25mcg (SSP035) and 100mcg patches (SSP036). SSP035 for Estraderm MX® 25mcg patches and SSP036 for Estraderm MX® 100mcg patches were due to expire 16 September 2022 but have been further extended [...]

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NHS England has announced a financial incentive to prioritise the COVID-19 vaccination of care home residents in both older adult care homes and non-older adult care homes. The incentive is open to all commissioned providers including commissioned community pharmacy contractors. In a system letter (18th August 2022), and in line with the final JCVI guidance, [...]

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NHS England have approved an updated patient group direction (PGD) for use by community pharmacy contractors during the current flu vaccination season. The updated PGD (version 11) is now available to download from their website. Download the NHS Flu Vaccination PGD Further information on the service, guidance and resources can be found via our Flu Vaccination [...]

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PSNC has begun work to engage with the new Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, welcoming them to their roles and ensuring they are aware of the immense value of the community pharmacy sector. Liz Truss, MP for South West Norfolk, was formally appointed as Prime Minister by HM the [...]

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