November 2020

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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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1st Submission of April Prescriptions

CPNI CU#250423A: First Concessionary Prices – April 2025

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CPNI CU#250425A: Weekly Summary

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CPNI CU#250428A: LIVING WELL PHARMACIES ONLY: LOOK AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY EXTENSION

CPNI CU#250428B: Second Concessionary Prices – April 2025

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ECHO Session 7.30-9.00pm Topic: Palliative Care

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Living Well Survey Closes

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November Notes

  • Submit weekly Sit-Rep (Monday) here
  • Book COVID-19 test for staff here
  • Support with HSCB commissioned Community Pharmacy Flu service here
  • Re-order Monthly PPE here (updated 16th Nov)
  • Support with Pharmacy First service here
  • COVID-19 Checklist & Guidance for CPs to consider When Closing During Pandemic here

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.netpharmacyservicessouth@hscni.netpharmacyservicesnorth@hscni.netpharmacyserviceswest@hscni.net

Recent Pharmacy Correspondence

HSCB 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

DoH Correspondence

Expression of Interest - Reg Health Care Professionals - Sessional Vaccinators for COVID-19 Vaccination Programme  17th 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

Expression of Interest - Reg Health Care Professionals - Sessional Vaccinators for COVID-19 Vaccination Programme  17th 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

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO ALL REGISTERED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO BECOME SESSIONAL VACCINATORS TO HELP IMPLEMENT THE FORTHCOMING COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME 17th Nov

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

Shortages Information

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