Services Database Availability of Specialist Drugs – Availability of Palliative Care or other Specialist Medicines (South Gloucestershire Area)

Service ID

44205

Description

The service aims to improve access for people to specialist medicines when they are required by ensuring prompt access and continuity of supply. In addition, the service aims to support people, carers and clinicians by providing them with up to date information and advice, and referral where appropriate.

Location of service

Avon LPC

Commissioner

NHS England

Method of commissioning

Source of funding

NHS England

Service type

On demand availability of specialist drugs (palliative care)

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date:
End date:

Status

Ongoing

Training

There are a variety of CPPE training courses that may support provision of this service:-

  • Anticoagulation
  • Antibacterials
  • Emergency Contraception
  • Palliative Care

Comments

This service is available in the South Gloucestershire area only.