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The declaration of emergency enabling the flexible provision of pharmaceutical services, made in the directions signed in March 2020, will now be extended from 31 January 2022 to 31 March 2022. This will allow temporary changes to pharmacy opening…

From August 2022 (for July 2022 prescriptions), pharmacy contractors will no longer need to print and submit a paper copy of your completed FP34C declaration with your paper prescription bundle.  Instead, we will send you a paper Account Identifier…

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published the latest figures for NHS Pharmacy First clinical pathways between February and May 2024. This follows the previous release of the February to April 2024 clinical pathways data. The…

NHS Digital is launching the new NHS Profile Manager, which will replace the current NHS profile editor and the DoS Profile Updater. We’re aiming to move to this new system in early March 2023 and will confirm the exact date nearer the time.  NHS…

The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has made further representations that pharmacy contractors in England are still experiencing cash flow issues. In light of the concerns expressed, there will be a one-off increase to the…

On 1 April 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) introduced a new Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) to reduce the cost of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for patients. The certificate will be valid for 12 months and covers…

Pharmacy contractors should note that endorsement requirements for products supplied in accordance with a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) have been updated, as per Clause 9E, Part II of the June 2021 Drug Tariff. The update will affect all future…

Dispensing Doctors - did you know that the NHSBSA can provide data to improve the way you administer your business?  You can find out that and much more at the Dispensing Doctors Association's (DDA) Annual Conference in Birmingham Wednesday 28 –…