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PCA(P)(2024)05 - Extension to SSP for Isosorbide Mononitrate
This Circular advises NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors that the UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for isosorbide mononitrate (Monomil® XL) 60mg modified release tablet due to expire on 3 May 2024 has been extended until Friday 31 May 2024.
PCA(P)(2024)04 - Dispensing General Practices - Dispensing Practice Guidance
This Circular encloses new guidance for dispensing General Practises across Scotland.
PCA(P)(2024)03 - Serious Shortage Protocol for Isosorbide Mononitrate (Monomil XL) 60mg Modified Release Tablet
To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for isosorbide mononitrate (Monomil® XL) 60mg modified release tablet, from 26 March 2024 to 3 May 2024.
PCA(P)(2024)02 - Additional Pharmaceutical Services NHS PFS - Updated PGDs
This Circular advises Health Boards and community pharmacy contractors of updated Patient Group Directions (PGDs) that are to be implemented for the treatment of shingles and skin infections under NHS Pharmacy First Scotland.
PCA(P)(2024)01 - Discontinuation of Print Copies of BNF & BNFC
This Circular advises NHS Boards and healthcare professionals that print copies of the British National Formulary (BNF) and BNF for Children (BNFC) will no longer be provided
PCA(P)(2023)46 - Pharmaceutical Services Amendments To The Drug Tariff Part 11 Discount Clawback Scale
PCA(P)(2023)46 - Pharmaceutical Services Amendments To The Drug Tariff Part 11 Discount Clawback Scale
PCA(P)(2023)45 - Updated Guidance and Referral Form for Treatment of Minor Eye Conditions
This Circular provides updated guidance aimed at both community optometry and community pharmacy teams and an updated referral form for the assessment and treatment of minor eye conditions.
PCA(P)(2023)44 - Guaranteed Minimum Income Adjustment Payment
This circular advises community pharmacy contractors and Health Boards of a corrective payment in order to deliver contractual requirements for the financial year 2023/24.
PCA(P)(2023)43 - Extension to SSP for Clarithromycin
This Circular advises NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors that the UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Clarithromycin
PCA(P)(2023)42 - Community Pharmacy Practitioner Champions
This circular informs NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors of the intention to continue funding for Community Pharmacist Practitioner Champions in 2023-24.
PCA(P)(2023)41 - SSP for Issued for Clarithromycin
This Circular advises NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors that the UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Clarithromycin
PCA(P)(2023)40 - Extension to SSP issued for Estradot®
This Circular advises NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors that the UK-wide active Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Estradot®
PCA(P)(2023)39 - PHS Poster Campaigns
This Circular advises NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors of the next Public Health Service (PHS) poster campaign topics which will be distributed to pharmacies.
PCA(P)(2023)38 - Extension to SSP for Jext 300 micrograms/ 0.3mL
This Circular advises NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors that the UK-wide active Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Jext® 300 micrograms/ 0.3mL (1 in 1000) solution for injection auto-injector pen
PCA(P)(2023)37 - SSP for Estradot® 100 Microgram Patches
This Circular advises community pharmacy contractors that the UK-wide active Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Estradot® (estradiol hemihydrate) 100 microgram patches
PCA(P)(2023)36 - SSP for Clarithromycin
This Circular advises community pharmacy contractors that two of the UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Clarithromycin antibiotic
PCA(P)(2023)35 - Dispensing Pool Payments
This circular advises of changes to the Drug Tariff with respect to remuneration arrangements for the dispensing pool month of July.
PCA(P)(2023)34 - Naloxone Emergency Supply Service
This circular informs NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors of the intention to continue funding for Community Pharmacist Practitioner Champions in 2023-24.
PCA(P)(2023)33 - SSP for Estradot®
This Circular advises community pharmacy contractors that the UK-wide active Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Estradot® (estradiol hemihydrate) 100 microgram patches
PCA(P)(2023)32 - SSP for Utrogestan®
This Circular advises community pharmacy contractors that the UK-wide active Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Utrogestan®