Hospital Pharmacists Professional Indemnity

Professional indemnity insurance for pharmacists working in a hospital for £145.00 (inclusive of IPT)

This policy covers full or part-time pharmacists working in a hospital. Hospital pharmacists who work as a locum pharmacist in community pharmacy (no more than 20% of their time) should select the locum extension policy. Locum extension policy is available for an additional premium of £22.00 (inclusive of IPT).

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Policy features

Professional indemnity Up to £5,000,000
Public liability Up to £5,000,000 
Legal expenses Up to £250,000
Product liability NO
Confidential 24-hour helpline Your claim will be handled by an independent Legal Expenses Insurance provider and solicitors
Euro law legal advice YES
Tax advice YES
Cover includes counselling for you and your family
 We are on hand to support you and your family through a difficult process of a claim being made against you
Domestic assistance service YES
Sign off of patient group directives (providing the activity is being undertaken with the full knowledge of the hospital board) YES

Please refer to the Insurance Product Information Document and the Information about our Insurance services document for further details.

Please be advised we are unable to offer Independent Prescribing cover whilst working within a hospital location. Please refer to your employer.

 

Reasons to rely on the NPA for insurance

  • Fast and friendly service – We aim to process your application within 24 hours, ensuring you are covered as soon as possible. Our dedicated team of experts are also on hand to support you through the application process and throughout your cover, should something go wrong
  • Over 100 years of experience in providing insurance to pharmacy professionals. We believe that no other provider in the industry can boast our knowledge and expertise
  • Competitively priced
  • No excess to pay – All our professional indemnity policies have no excess, so you won’t need to worry about paying money towards settling a claim

 

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Your questions answered

We’ve tried to answer any questions you may have about this policy below.

However if you can’t find an answer to your question please complete our enquiry form or contact the Membership Team at membership@npa.co.uk or on 01727 795914. We are open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.

Questions

How do I apply?

You can apply for this policy online. 

We accept MasterCard, UK Maestro and Visa. We use a secure credit card authorisation system provided by PayPal to ensure your details remain secure when paying online.

What will I be covered for?

This policy will ensure you for:

  • Breach of your Professional Duty
  • Public Liability
  • Legal Expenses

For insurance terms and full details of what we ensure you for under this policy please refer to the Policy document. A copy of this is available by contacting the Membership Team on 01727 795914

Can I get cover immediately?

We aim to process your cover within 24 hours of receipt of payment. If you require cover sooner please give us a call and we will try to accommodate your request as best as possible.

Contact the Membership Team on 01727 795914. We are open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

What if my circumstances change?

Please make sure you notify any changes to your circumstances immediately. Changes we are not aware of could invalidate your insurance. If you are unsure whether you need to tell us about a change, please call us and check.

Please call our Membership Team on 01727 795914, we are open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.

How will I know if a claim is covered by my policy?

You can find full details of your policy cover on your Policy, Endorsement and Schedule documents. You may wish to read these documents before contacting us to report a claim.

However, if you would prefer to call us:

 

For Professional Indemnity or Public Liability Claims

Contact our Legal & Claims Team on 01727 858687 option 5 then option 3

Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

 

For Tax & Legal expenses claims

Contact the Legal Claims Centre, Arc Legal Assistance Ltd on 0344 701 6626

Open 24 hours a day

How do I make a claim?

For Professional Indemnity or Public Liability Claims

Contact our Legal & Claims Team on 01727 858687 option 5 then option 3

Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

For Tax & Legal expenses claims

Contact the Legal Claims Centre, Arc Legal Assistance Ltd on 0344 701 6626

Open 24 hours a day

How long will it take to settle my claim?

Each individual circumstance is different and the time taken to settle the claim will be based on the nature of the claim. When you call to register a claim, ask your claim handler for an estimation.