Services Database Palliative Care Specialist Drugs Scheme (Leeds Area)

Service ID

44713

Description

The pharmacy contractor will stock a locally agreed list of specialist palliative care drugs and will make a commitment to ensure that users of this service have prompt access to these medicines.

The pharmacy will provide information and advice to the user, carer and clinician. They may also refer to specialist centres, support groups or other health and social care professionals where appropriate.

Location of service

West Yorkshire LPC

Commissioner

NHS England

Method of commissioning

NHS Enhanced service (AT)

Source of funding

NHS England

Service type

On demand availability of specialist drugs (palliative care)

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date:
End date:

Status

Completed

Training

Not known.

Comments

This service is available in the Leeds area only.