CPPE Dementia Workshop

CPPE ran a workshop on Dementia in Exeter in October 2008. The speaker was Dr Annette Downey, Consultant Psychiatrist at the Melrose Unit, Tiverton Hospital. Dr Downey gave a very informative and interesting presentation, which was much enjoyed by all those present. … more

New fax number for FP57 order form

The FP57 (prescription receipt and refund claims forms) order form issued by the Office Services Department at Dean Clarke House contains an old fax number, this is crucial when ordering and acknowledging receipt of the pads. The new number is 01392 449 864. … more

Devon LPC response to The White Paper

Devon LPC have sent off their response to The White Paper. … more

Torbay Care Trust - Public Health Campaign

The Care Trust will be asking community pharmcies to promote oral health for the next public health campaign due to run through November. "Remember - spit don't rinse!!" … more

White Paper Consultation Responses required by 20th November 2008

Responses should be sent no later than Thursday 20th November 2008 to: PWPCONS@dh.gsi.gov.uk.

Alternatively, copies can be sent by post to:
Gillian Farnfield,
Department of Health,
Medicines Pharmacy and Industry Group
Area 453D, Skipton House,
80 London Road,
London SE1 6LH

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Health and Social Care Services to be advertised

From 30th September 2008, all PCTs need to be posting all adverts and award notices on the "Supply2health" website. … more

EHC Provision in Devon PCT

Devon PCT has agreed a new Local Enhanced Service for Community Pharmacists to run from 1st October 2008 … more

Keeping up to date

The LPC are intending to establish a register of contractors and pharmacists so we can communicate more effectively by email.  … more

Closure notification

It is essential that PCTs are informed if a pharmacy is unable to open for any reason. But who would you contact ? … more

Solving a problem like Chlamydia - RU Clear?

This is a story about Tom, Dick and Harry … more

Want to stop smoking?

Ask your pharmacist - You are four times more likely to quit using a NHS Stop Smoking Service … more

PSNC news

2009 PPRS Agreement Announced

The Department of Health has today announced a summary of the new PPRS agreement.The headline agreements with industry include:  a cut in the… more

The Medicines (Pharmacies) (Responsible Pharmacist) Regulations 2008

These Regulations were laid before Parliament on 29 October 2008 and come into force on 1 October 2009.  The lengthy period before the Regulations… more

PSNC submits response to Pharmacy White Paper consultation

PSNC has today submitted its formal response to the Department of Health consultation - Building on strengths - delivering the future: proposals for legislative… more