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February 2015
Dear Colleague,

Welcome to Community Pharmacy Scotland's e-Newsletter. We hope that you're finding our emails a quick and easy way to access the latest information. 

If you have any suggestions for our monthly mailing please get in touch.

Gluten Free


We have had feedback that a number of pharmacies are incorrectly using the default GP reference number when completing CPUS forms for the gluten free foods service.  Please CPUS for this service are fully completed with the patients’ GP reference number and CHI number.  

Look out for our new Gluten Free Foods webcast which will be launched later this month.

Updated Endorsing Guide


In conjunction with PSD we have updated the endorsing guide for January 2015.

Our website page lists amendments from the previous version and the full endorsing guide.

Stoma Audit


The Government is completing a Quality and Cost Effectiveness review on the provision of stoma care services. The stoma service standards can be found on our website.

Vision Issue 32 - February 2015


The latest issue of Vision has been sent to all contractors. An electronic version is also available to view online. 

Read Vision Issue 32 online now.

Follow Up Courier Service Webcast


We have created a follow up webcast which outlines further detail regarding the submission procedures in 2015. If you are having trouble viewing our webcast, or would like to be sent the video file for staff training purposes, please send us an email.

Drug Tariff


All details correct at time of publication. Please check our website for the latest information.

Survey on Distribution of Healthy Start Vitamins and Drops


The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a review of the distribution of Healthy Start Vitamins and Drops. The review aims to assess whether distribution through Community Pharmacies has improved the up-take of Healthy Start Vitamins and Drops and any factors which have influenced uptake. Community Pharmacies are invited to take part in this short survey to explore your experience of distributing Healthy Start Vitamins and Drops and any barriers/challenges you may have faced. All responses to the survey will be treated anonymously and should be submitted by Wednesday 11th February 2015.

Upcoming Events

C+D Survey


The C+D Best Places to Work in Community Pharmacy Survey seeks to find, recognise and celebrate the best employers in community pharmacy.  For further information on this independently run scheme please visit the "Best Places to Work in Community Pharmacy" website.

It’s your chance in the limelight with the C+D Awards

 

Chemist+Druggist are hosting their 8th annual awards ceremony in London in June and they’re calling for those in community pharmacy to get involved and enter an Award. There are 12 categories to choose from including individual, team or project based awards.

Entries close February 20th 2015 so visit their website today to find out more information.

Monthly Mailing Downloads for November 2014


- February Wallchart
- PHS Claim Form (EHC only)
- Stoma Claim Form
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