Suffolk LPC- representing pharmacy contractors across Suffolk
Welcome to the Suffolk LPC website.
Suffolk LPC is the local voice for 136 community pharmacies; which includes those that are independently owned alongside those that are part of larger community pharmacy chains.
The aim of Suffolk LPC is to represent community pharmacies, working in collaboration with others, to improve the health and well-being of the people in our county.
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#Pharmacy24 to promote pharmacy teams’ work in the pandemic
An annual social media event celebrating the work of pharmacy will this year be focusing on the sector’s contribution during...
C-19 lateral flow device distribution service
At the end of March 2021, a new Advanced service – the NHS community pharmacy COVID-19 lateral flow device distribution...
Extension of suspension for signatures on prescriptions
Extension of temporary suspension of signatures on prescriptions and token submission requirements, read the full story from PSNC here.
PNAs deferred by 6 months
Next publication date for PNAs deferred by 6 months, read the full story from PSNC here
Home Delivery of Medicines and Appliances – Updated service guidance and letter from NHSE/I
NHSE/I have published an updated service specification/guidance document, and letter from Ali Spark, Interim Director of Primary Care COVID response,...
Walton Pharmacy & Beccles Health Centre Pharmacy commence COVID-19 vaccinations
Walton Pharmacy, 275-277 High Street, Walton, Felixstowe started providing COVID-19 vaccinations on Friday, 19th March along with Beccles Health Centre...
NHS Prescription Charge Cards & Prescription Payment Certificate
Following the recent announcement of the rise in NHS prescription charges to £9.35 from 1st April 2021, PSNC has designed NHS Prescription...
Easter Bank Holiday Opening Hours
The door posters to print and display the opening times for community pharmacies over the Easter period as follows are...
Mill Pharmacy becomes the fourth Suffolk pharmacy to provide COVID-19 vaccinations
Community pharmacies in Suffolk are increasing their role in the nationwide vaccination programme as a further site starts today (March...
Feedback on your experience of having the COVID-19 Vaccination
The local CCGs are asking for feedback about your experience of receiving the Covid-19 vaccination. This is so they can...
Government to publish health and social care white paper
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced new plans for health and care systems that are designed...
Guidance on flu vaccines for use during 2021/22
Guidance on flu vaccines for use during 2021/22 All pharmacy contractors that intend on providing the flu vaccination service in...
Latest PSNC News
Ramadan – coronavirus resources for pharmacy teams
Community pharmacy contractors may receive a higher number of queries about the use of the coronavirus vaccine or coronavirus tests...
April 13, 2021Ask PSNC: FAQs on the C-19 test distribution service
The Services Team at PSNC has received a number of queries on the NHS community pharmacy COVID-19 lateral flow device...
April 13, 2021COVID-19 Therapeutic Alert: inhaled Budesonide for adults with COVID-19
This afternoon (12th April 2021), a CAS alert has been issued containing guidance for prescribers in primary care and community...
April 12, 2021One week to go: Smartcard access to MYS portal ends on Sunday 18th April
From 18 April 2021, users of Manage Your Service (MYS) will not be able to access the MYS portal using...
April 12, 2021