NHS legislation Flashcards
what aren’t pharmacists paid for
the provision of advice
what did the original NHS Act 1946 get replaced
1977
what did the 1977 active the secretary of state the power to do?
negotiate with the professional body of pharmacy the terms of service under which community pharmacies supple services under the NHS
What did this negotiation lead to
the ‘terms of service’- conditions upon pharmacists to deliver NHS services
the terms of service ‘pharmacy contract’ are the same across NI England Wales and scot? TF
FALSE
NHS legislation determines right to practice of pharmacists, establishment of pharmacies or arrangements for dispensing private Rx’s. TF
FALSE
If you dont have a contract you can still practice as a pharmacist. TF
TRUE
if you dont have a contract what does this mean?
you can only dispense private Rx’s- dont offer any NHS services
NHS legislation doesn’t determine what products are prescribable under the NH. TF
FALSE- it does
NHS does determine patient charges for drugs dispensed under NHS and grounds for exemption. TF
TRUE
What is the CPCF
community pharmacy contractual framework- pharmacy contract spoken about in previous cards
what does the CPCF determine?
contractual arrangements or terms of service for NHS community pharmacies
who negotiated the contract?
DHSC, NHS England and improvement, PSNC (pharmaceutical services negotiating committee)
what does the pharmacy contract do in terms of funding pharmacies?
5 year investment in community pharmacies
secures almost £13 billion over the 5 years
what does annual review of pharmacy contract see a gradual shift away from?? and to?
away from dispensing to delivery of services
what is the pharmacy quality scheme? what does it focus on?
payments made to community pharmacy contractors meeting certain quality criteria.
focuses on services and quality of these services, not the number of dispensed items
what 4 criteria must the contractor meet to be eligible?
offer influenza vaccine and/or NMS
pharmacy staff must be able to send and receive NHSmail- up to date with technology
have up to date NHS website profile
80% of pharmacy professionals achieved level 2 safeguarding status for children and vulnerable adults
what will happen to these 4 criteria in April 2020?
they will become terms of service
if you meet this criteria what happens?
will receive the quality payment
what is the pharmacy integration fund?
supports the development of clinical pharmacy parcice in a wider range of primary care settings, resulting in more integrated and effective NHS primary care patient pathway
who is responsible for allocation of the pharmacy integration fund?
NHS England
Pharmacy integration fund aims?
make better use of community pharmacy, PTs and pharmacists
improve patient access
relieve pressure on GPs and A&E
who maintains pharmaceutical lists?
NHS England
where are applications for new or relocated premises made too?
NHS England local offices