Concessionary prices will be paid against the usual code, no additional endorsements are needed.
Please continue to notify CPNI of any pricing issues you are experiencing via our new Medicine Shortage Reporter.
Concessionary prices are also published on the CPNI website.
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE Chief Executive
Dear Contractor
The Department of Health has issued (16 August 2023) an update in respect of Serious Shortage Protocol SSP056 relating to Utrogestan 100mg capsules here.
SUMMARY
Contractors should note the following:
The expiry date for SSP056 (Utrogestan 100mg capsules) has now been extended until Friday 1 September 2023.
Contractors are reminded of the details contained within this letter relating to the decision pathways for these SSPs; notification of GPs; the need for patient/carer agreement, and action to take when this is not given; professional judgement; and actions regarding unclear quantities.
ACTION
Contractors should:
Read the attached letter and ensure that their dispensing teams are fully apprised of the update to SSP056.
Note that the latest versions of these SSPs are now available on the Business Services Organisation dedicated page on its website HERE.
CPNI colleagues will continue to keep you up to date on any further SSP issue.
Kind regards
Mike
SENT ON BEHALF OF PROF MIKE MAWHINNEY Head of Regulatory Affairs
Dear Contractor
Correspondence was issued by the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer on 10th August 2023 regarding arrangements for foundation training year in 2025/26.
SUMMARY
The CPO’s letter provides information for contractors regarding the placement of FTY trainees from 2025/26 onwards.
ADVICE
Contractors should review the CPO correspondence and take note of the information.
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE Chief Executive
This update contains important information for community pharmacy teams.
Deafblind UK is a charity which supports people living with sight and hearing loss by providing practical support, help with technology, and advice. The charity has asked if CPNI could share information about these services with the community pharmacy network, further information is available here and on their website.
Please bring this to the attention of your pharmacy team(s).
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF Gerard Greene Chief Executive
Dear Contractor
CPNI is aware that a small number of Foundation Training Year (FTY) pharmacists who have met the criteria for registration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland and who have applied for their name to be entered into the register of pharmacists, have not been registered on the date which they anticipated.
Contractors are advised to bring this to the attention of any FTY pharmacist they employ and to advise them to ensure that they are appropriately registered before commencing work as a pharmacist.
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE Chief Executive
This update contains important information for community pharmacy teams.
CPNI have been contacted by Glaucoma UK regarding a free training programme available to pharmacy teams. The aim of the training is to equip pharmacy staff with the skills to help patients manage their glaucoma. The attached flyer provides further information and may be shared with relevant members of the pharmacy team. Further information on the work of Glaucoma UK is available on their website here.
Please bring this to the attention of your pharmacy team(s).
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF Gerard Greene Chief Executive
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