Representing community pharmacists in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester LPC is the statutory organisation representing community pharmacists in our area. We represent our pharmacy members in discussions with the NHS, local authorities and partners to plan and agree local services. Our aim is to act in members' best interests and ensure local people reap the benefits community pharmacy can bring, improving health and wellbeing.
Our vision: To enable Community Pharmacy to improve health now and in the future
Our values: Innovative, Collaborative, Integrity, Excellent, Supportive
COVID-19 – GM Pharmacy Vaccination Sites
GM Pharmacy Vaccination Sites Further to the expressions of interest that were requested by NHSE/I in November 2020, the below...
Safeguarding Awareness Training for Those Entering People’s Homes During Covid-19
‘It’s Your Call’ is a free online training course developed by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...
Increasing Flu Uptake Across Greater Manchester
GMLPC have had sight of national data outlining the uptake of flu vaccinations across Greater Manchester. The data indicates that...
BMJ Best Practice for Community Pharmacists and Technicians
BMJ Best Practice is a clinical support tool that provides healthcare professionals quick and easy access to the latest evidence-based...
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Pharmacy Staff
GMLPC have been working with GMHSCP and localities across GM to ensure scheduled appointments are available for all Pharmacy colleagues...
NHS Medicines Discharge Service (MDS) – Toolkit and E-Learning Modules
NHSE&I have today (15th January 2021), published the NHS Discharge Medicines Service (DMS) Toolkit, which aims to assist and support cross-sector implementation of...
Flu Vaccination Stock: Use for Private Patients
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that from tomorrow (15th January 2021), community pharmacies can offer a...
Stop Smoking Resources
The GM Health Hub and NHS have produced a range of resources to help people stop smoking. The ‘Smoke Free’...
Pandemic Delivery Service now active across England
Following the Government’s announcement of the commencement of a new national lockdown in England, clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) patients anywhere in...
COVID-19 Vaccine – Fake Text Messages
Consumer group Which? is warning the public to be on alert for fake messages about the COVID-19 vaccine. They have identified...
Oxford University/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine approved
The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University/AstraZeneca was yesterday given regulatory approval by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency...
The UK-EU Trade deal and the end of the Transition Period
Health Minister Edward Argar MP wrote to health and social care colleagues to provide an update on the UK-EU Trade...
Latest PSNC News
PQS: Preparing to declare – additional FAQs
As the declaration window for the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2020/21 Part 2 approaches, PSNC has received several related to...
January 27, 202162 products added to the February 2021 Discount Not Deducted (DND) list
Following applications made by PSNC to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the NHS Business Services Authority...
January 27, 2021Update on the availability of FemSeven product range
Following supply issues affecting the availability of the FemSeven range of products, Theramex, has provided the following update. ‘Theramex holds...
January 27, 2021Pharmacy Representation Review Steering Group update
The community pharmacy Review Steering Group (RSG), which met for the first time last month, has launched the Pharmacy Review...
January 26, 2021
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- "The NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme requires a massive effort and we are so happy to play an active role in del… https://t.co/zUdcinq8jI
- This week! Don't miss out on the chance to take part in the @PSNCNews Pharmacy Advice Audit 2021 - it requires carr… https://t.co/Scm0q58eFZ
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- RT @KPSPharmacy: Great to have Cllr @bevcraig, Exec member for Adult health and wellbeing along with Director of Public health at @ManCityC…
