U1 SOPs, Pharmacy Contract & Services, Clinical Governance, POMs prescribers Flashcards
When was the Pharmacy Contract first introduced?
2005
What Framework was introduced in England in 2016?
The Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework
Since 2005, funds rewarded to Pharmacies for dispensing are now more widely used for
Services
How did the way in which pharmacies are rewarded money change in 2016?
- reduction in money for dispensing
- increase in money for services
- money for quality improvement schemes within pharmacies
What is meant by the term ‘global sum’ ?
The total pot of money available for pharmacy funding
What was the total global sum in England before 2005?
£1.7 Billion
After the introduction of funding for services in 2005, what was the global sum in England for the next 10 years?
£1.7 billion - £2.8 billion
In 2016 there was an annual funding freeze for pharmacies in England, of how much?
The CPCF outlines that this funding freeze will be in place until what year?
£2.59 billion
2024
What three areas is funding for pharmacies now split between?
- Services
- Quality and Safety
- Dispensing
What were the four main parts of the Pharmacy Contract prior to 2005?
- Essential Services
- Advanced Services
- Quality Schemes
- Enhanced Services
What does PSNC stand for?
Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee
What does PCS stand for?
The initial tier of the PCS was rolled out when?
Pharmaceutical Contraception Service
11th January 2023
When was the launch of the second tier of the PCS?
4th October 2023
What does NMS stand for?
New Medicine Service
When was the NMS expanded to include antidepressants?
19th April 2023
Who must offer Essential Services according to the pharmacy contract?
All pharmacy contractors as part of CPCF
What is the newest essential service in England?
when was it launched?
Discharge Medicines Service launched in England in February 2021
What is involved in the Discharge Medicines Service?
Where is this service available?
- medication reconciliation after hospital discharge
- medication optimisation to ensure patient understands new regimen
- solving any issues that arise
Available in England
What is the DMR?
What kind of service is the DMR?
Where is the DMR available?
DMR - Discharge Medicines Review
Advanced Service
Available in Wales
What are some other essential services of pharmacies in England and Wales?
- repeat dispensing
- signposting
- healthy living
- dispensing appliances
Under what essential service can patients give back unwanted medicines to pharmacies?
Disposal of Unwanted Medicines
Who provides Advanced services?
Community pharmacies can choose to provide these services as long as they meet the requirements set out in the Secretary of State Directions
What are some examples of Advanced Services?
- Pharmacy First Service
- Flu Vaccination Service
- PCS
- Smoking Cessation
When was the Pharmacy First Advanced Service launched?
January 2024
What is Pharmacy First?
Advise for the following conditions
- sinusitis
- earache
- sore throat
- infected insect bites
- UTIs in women
- shingles
- impetigo
What are the three components of Pharmacy First?
- Seven conditions
- Minor illnesses
- Referrals from 111
What are Enhanced Services?
Enhanced services that are nationally specified in England e.g. Covid 19 vaccination Service
What are Local Enhanced Services?
Locally developed and designed to meet local health needs
What is the Pharmacy Quality Scheme, PQS?
Forms part of CPCF
Scheme that supports and rewards pharmacies
The PQS rewards community pharmacy owners that achieve quality criteria in three domains of healthcare quality, what are these three domains?
- Clinical effectiveness
- Patient safety
- Patient experience
What gateway criteria must be met in order for a pharmacy to take part in the PQS? (England)
Pharmacy must have completed at least 15 NMS consultations within the previous April and December
Are there any Essential Services in Wales that differ from those in England?
- Pharmacy information management and technology
- clinical governance
- primary care escalation toolkit
What is the only advanced service available in Wales?
Discharge Medicines Review