
November 2020
2025 April
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ECHO Session 7.30-9.00pm Topic: Update on Community Pharmacy Services
CPNI CU#250401A: Rolled Over Concessionary Prices for April 2025
CPNI CU#250401B: CONTROLLED DRUG DECLARATION AND SELF-ASSESSMENT 2025 REMINDER
CPNI CU#250401C: Announcement of English Pharmacy Contractual and Funding Arrangements
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CPNI CU#250402A: Reminder-BSO Submission Considerations
CPNI CU#250402B: Reminder – Upcoming Webinar on Foundation Training Year 2026/2027
CPNI CU#250402C: Reminder – Funded DPP Pilot to Support Community Pharmacist IP Training
CPNI CU#250402D: Reminder – CPNI Experiential Learning Survey
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CPNI CU#250403B: COMMUNITY PHARMACY VACCINATION SERVICE SPRING 2025
CPNI CU#250403A: Community Pharmacy Stop Smoking Service: 2025/26 Contract and Service Update
CPNI CU#250403C: Pharmacy First Service for Uncomplicated UTIs: Updated PGDs
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2nd Submission of March Prescriptions
CPNI CU#250404A: COMMUNITY PHARMACY VACCINATION SERVICE SPRING 2025 UPDATE
CPNI CU#250404C: Weekly Summary
CPNI CU#250404B: COMMUNITY PHARMACY VACCINATION SERVICE SPRING 2025-Update Two
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CPNI CU#250407A: SSP079, SSP080 and SSP081 (Estradot patches): expiry date further extension
CPNI CU#250407B: SSP082 Estradot® (estradiol) 25mcg/24 hours transdermal patch
CPNI CU#250407C: National Insurance Contribution (NIC) and Minimum Wage Increases Media Coverage
CPNI CU#250407D: Foundation Training Year 2026/2027 – NICPLD Webinar Tomorrow Evening
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CPNI CU#250408A: Foundation Training Year 2026/2027 – Terms of Participation
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CPNI CU#250409A: Foundation Training Year 2026/2027 – Recorded Webinar
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CPNI CU#250411A: Reminder – Deadline for Community Pharmacist Applications for IP Training
CPNI CU#250411B: Opioid Substitution Treatment Service Contract Submission Request
CPNI CU#250411C: Weekly Summary
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CPNI CU#250414A: Reminder – CPNI Experiential Learning Survey
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CPNI CU#250415A: LIVING WELL PHARMACIES ONLY: SURVEY REMINDER
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CPNI CU#250416A: REMINDER-Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework Declaration
CPNI CU#250416B: Extension – CPNI Experiential Learning Survey
CPNI CU#240416C: SPPG Correspondence Regarding the Pharmacy First EHC Service
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CPNI CU#250417A: Foundation Training Year 2026/2027 – Information Regarding the Opt-in Process
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CPNI CU#250418B: Weekly Summary
CPNI CU#250418A: Community Pharmacy Funding and Contractor Meeting Dates
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November Notes
Contact Details for Local Integrated Care Offices (HSCB)
Belfast | South Eastern | Southern | Northern | Western |
12-22 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BS | 12-22 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BS | Tower Hill Armagh BT61 9DR | County Hall 182 Galgorm Road Ballymena BT42 1QB | Gransha Park House 15 Gransha Park Clooney Road Londonderry BT47 6FN |
Tel: 028 9536 3926 | Tel: 028 9536 3926 | Tel: 028 9536 2104 | Tel: 028 9536 2812 | Tel: 028 9536 1082 |
pharmacyservicesbelfast@hscni.net | pharmacyservicesse@hscni.net | pharmacyservicessouth@hscni.net | pharmacyservicesnorth@hscni.net | pharmacyserviceswest@hscni.net |
Recent Pharmacy Correspondence
Letter to CPs - Home Delivery Service During Pandemic - Monthly Return 27th Nov
Letter to CPs - Update on Contact Tracing Service + PPE Ordering 17th Nov
Appendix 1 - Community Pharmacy PPE Replenishment Monthly Oder Form 17th Nov
Actions in Event of Closures and Submission of SIT-REPS 4th Nov
Reminder - Provision of Oxygen Therapy to New Patients in Care Homes 4th Nov
Early Alert System - Updated Circular plus Annex C (follow up proforma 13th Nov
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO MINK-VARIANT SARS-COV-2 VIRUS IN DENMARK 9th Nov
BSO Communications (General & Circulars)
Supervision of Opioid Substitution Treatment 25th Nov
Useful Guide to Mental and Emotional Wellbeing Resources 24th Nov
HSC Regional Staff Wellbeing Framework 24th Nov
FPS - Supporting Health and Wellbeing Needs of Staff 24th Nov
Letter to GPs and CPs - Repeat Prescription Guidance Implementation 24th Nov
Prescription Submission Reminder 24th Nov
(Addendum) - Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme 19th Nov
Discontinue Use of Target and HSCB Antimicrobial PILs 19th Nov
New Models of Prescribing (NMOP) - Next Steps 19th Nov
Consultation on Proposals to Change Medicines Responsibilities 12th Nov
URGENT Alert to Community Pharmacies - Missing Prescription Pad 11th Nov
Insulin Safety in Primary Care Supplement 10th Nov
Advice from the Chief Medical Officer to HSC professionals
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO MINK-VARIANT SARS-COV-2 VIRUS IN DENMARK 8th Nov
Drug Alerts and Shortages
BSO Communications (Drug Alerts)
MPS 2737 - Medicines Recall - Largactil 50mg/2ml sol injection 26th Nov
MPS 2736 - Medicines Recall - Betahistine dihydrochloride 8mg and 16mg tab 26th Nov
MPS 2735 - Medicines Recall - Abstral 200mcg Sublingual tabs 25th Nov
MPS 2732 - Medicines Recall - Ancotil 2.5g/250ml sol for infusion 12th Nov
MPS 2731 - Medicines Recall - Sodiofolin 50mg/ml sol for injection 11th Nov
MPS 2728 - Medicines Defect Information - Kolanticon Gel 200ml 10th Nov
Please report problems experienced in obtaining medicines to CPNI here . This includes generic items and branded medicines.
MPS 2730 - Trifluoperazine 1mg in 5ml syrup - Supply Alert 11th Nov
MPS 2729 - Dulcolax (bisacodyl) 5mg and 10mg Supp - Supply Alert 11th Nov
MPS 2725 - Nalcrom 100mg caps - Supply Alert Updated 11th Nov
MPS 2722 - Konakion MM Paediatric - Supply Alert Updated 11th Nov
MPS 2724 - Pneumovax23 pre-filled syringe - Supply Alert Updated 3rd Nov
Email sent to CPs - Shortage Information for HSC
Northern Ireland Medicines Management Updates