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September 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.

Unlicensed Specials and Imported Medicines


PCA(P)(2015)17 describes amendments to the drug tariff in respect of special preparations and imported unlicensed medicines.

The generic framework for specials authorisation details the process contractors should follow.  There are changes to when authorisation is required, length of authorisation and endorsing practice which we would advise contractors and staff to familiarise themselves with.

A FAQ has been published as well as a key facts document.

If you have any further questions, or require any further advice, please contact our pharmacy services team on 0131 4663540.

Operations and Development Variable element


The current standards for achievement of the O&D variable payment are due to expire on 30/09/2015.  We are in discussions with Scottish Government on criteria for the next quarter.  The most recent change was the increase in the target to High Risk and New medicine interventions from 4% to 5%.

Lilly Insulin


Lilly have requested we share further information on their insulin range as a result of increased errors reaching patients.  The Diabetes Range Chart shows various products and their effect to aid understanding and patient counselling.

BNF Changes

 

From the September version, there will be some changes to the print and online versions of the BNF.  Structurally enhanced content will be available through medicines complete in the year a re-designed app will be available.  
Further information is available as well as FAQ's, Sample Pages and a guide on How to use the BNF.

Flu 2016/17


Contractors will be aware of the current arrangements for Flu supply for 2015/16 and these arrangements will end in March 2016.  The Scottish Government has launched a tender for the supply of influenza vaccines to General Practitioners and Hospitals across Scotland for winter 2016/17.  CPS has commenced a review of the tender specification to identify potential for involvement and we will release further information on this when available.

Training Grants


PCA(P)(2015)19 details the process contractors should follow to claim training grants for 2015/16.
Funding is available to support:
  • Pharmacy Services Level 2 : NVQ/SVQ
  • Pharmacy Services Level 3 : NVQ/SVQ
  • Accredited Checking Technician: NPA Accuracy in Dispensing Training Module or equivalent
  • SQA Higher National Unit: Procedures for Pharmacy Dispensary Checking Technicians
Claims should be submitted on Annex A form with the required documentation and sent to Ann Weston at NES (the address is on the form).

Latest Circulars


Pharmaceutical Services: Community Pharmacist Practitioner Champions - PCA(P)(2015)18.

This Circular informs NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors of the intention to continue funding for Community Pharmacist Practitioner Champions in 2015-16.

Primary Care Funding Allocation for Pharmacists in GP Practices and Additional Prescription for Excellence Funding - PCA(P)(2015)16. 

This circular advises of an allocation of £1.3m from the Primary Care Fund to NHS Boards for 2015-16, following the Scottish Government's announcement of 25 June to fund pharmacists to work with GPs in GP practices.  It also advises of a further allocation of funding of £1.2m from the Prescription for Excellence funding stream to compliment the Primary Care Fund allocation.

National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Pharmacy


Skills for Health is consulting on the revised Pharmacy Services suite of National Occupational Standards. The functions described by the NOS are undertaken by pharmacy technicians and some are also undertaken by pharmacy/dispensing assistants. Additionally, the NOS underpin the qualifications which enable pharmacy technicians to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). CPS has been involved in this work to date and will be involved through to completion.
An online consultation has been launched for further comment and will close at 12pm on Friday 18th September. We would encourage you to respond you don’t have to respond on every NOS, just the ones you consider relevant

Zero Return EHC/Stoma Claim Forms


We have had a request from Practitioner Services to remind contractors there is no need to submit either a PHS or Stoma Claim form if you are not actually claiming any fees.

Scottish Pharmacist Magazine


The latest edition (Volume 7, Issue 4) of Scottish Pharmacist Magazine is available to download.’

Drug Tariff


All details correct at time of publication (08/09/2015). Please check our website for the latest information.

Monthly Mailing Downloads for September 2015


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