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NCSO 2012 England and Wales 12 Dec 2012

Latest updates on NCSO (No cheaper stock obtainable) concessions for 2012.
  • England
  • Wales
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Activity Plan - Wales 08 Mar 2013

Administrative tasks can take many forms – NHS paperwork, local authority requirements, health and safety regulations, pharmacy professional regulation, compliance with employment law, audits, Government initiatives, and so on.

NPA members have mentioned the difficulty they have in remembering all of the administrative activities that they need to undertake and are concerned that they will forget something important. This ‘Administrative Activity Planner’, specifically for pharmacies in Wales, should help.
  • Wales
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All Wales review and guidance for prescribing intervals 11 Apr 2013

The All Wales Medicines Strategy Group (AWMSG) has published the All Wales Review and Guidance for Prescribing Intervals.
  • Wales
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APMS: Alternative provider medical services scenario briefing 17 Aug 2009

Published: September 2005 Community pharmacists by extending their services under an APMS contract can help the PCT tackle their local priorities, especially on improving access and choice, reducing health inequalities and service re-design.
  • England
  • Wales
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Appraisal process 13 Sep 2010

Information leaflet giving advice on how to conduct a staff appraisal. This document includes template appraisal forms.

  • England
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  • Northern Ireland
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Bank Holiday opening hours (England) 2012/13 11 Jan 2011

 A brief guide to  changes affecting pharmacy opening hours in 2012/13.

  • England
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Blood glucose meters and compatible test strips 17 Aug 2009

Published: Jan 2007 A table of blood glucose test strips allowed on NHS.
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  • Northern Ireland
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Branded versus generic medicines 06 Aug 2012

Detailed information on branded and generic medicines.
  • England
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Buccal midazolam: FAQs 26 Sep 2011

A factsheet consisting of FAQs on the supply of Buccal Midazolam.
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Changes to emergency contraception advice 16 Apr 2012

Guidance on emergency contraception has been updated by the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) and pharmacists are now advised to consider the new recommendations when supplying emergency hormonal contraception (EHC). To support pharmacists in implementing the recommendations, the NPA has produced a factsheet.
  • England
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  • Northern Ireland
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Charges for Single Use Carrier Bags in Wales 10 Aug 2011

In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of ‘single use carrier bags’ the Welsh Government has introduced a law which requires all retailers to levy a minimum charge of 5p for the supply of each bag.
  • Wales
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Clinical governance requirements for community pharmacies in Wales 05 Mar 2012

The Welsh Minister has agreed a number of changes to the clinical governance requirements of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework.  These changes are contained within the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2011. The Regulations came into force on 1 January 2012 and require contractors to implement the changes before 31 March 2012.

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Colourants in oral liquid medicines 17 Aug 2009

Published: Jan 2007 A chart containing information about the colourants used in oral liquid medicines.
  • England
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  • Northern Ireland
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Commissioning a health and wellbeing service from community pharmacy 14 Dec 2010

HIGH IMPACT CHANGES:
The Department of Health has previously identified a number of High Impact Changes that highlight practical measures that can be implemented at local level.

This is more than a policy briefing; it is a call to action for you to:

  • Engage with your Local Pharmaceutical Committee to discuss how community pharmacy can help improve public health services in your area; and
  • Maintain and develop your relationships with community pharmacy to ensure a smooth transition of health and wellbeing services into the new public health landscape.
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Compliance aids 17 Aug 2009

Published: June 2008 A leaflet designed to provide an overview of the compliance aids available to help patients or their carers administer their medicines and devices.
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Contractual Opening Hours 30 Sep 2010

Information Factsheet on Contractual Opening Hours.

  • England
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Controlled Drug prescriptions 21 Dec 2010

This Factsheet aims to provide a brief overview of the prescription requirements for controlled drugs (CDs), as well as providing some key points that form the basis of the majority of CD queries received by NPA Information Department.

  • England
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  • Northern Ireland
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Corporate stationery legal requirements 14 Aug 2009

Guidance on corporate stationery legal requirements.
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Current restrictions on children’s OTC cough and cold medicines 10 Jun 2011

This factsheet provides information on current restrictions on children's OTC cough and cold medicines.
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Dealing with EEA and Swiss prescriptions 11 Oct 2010

These documents give updated guidance on dispensing and dealing with EEA and Swiss prescriptions following changes to legislation in July and December 2010.

  • England
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  • Northern Ireland
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