Leicestershire Local Pharmaceutical Committee
Welcome to our LPC site!
We are the unified local voice for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Local Pharmaceutical Committees (LPCs)
We support, develop and promote over 220 NHS community pharmacies.
Working closely with the local NHS, including NHS England Area Teams, CCGs and local government, we are responsible for advancing the enhanced role of community pharmacy to ensure it plays an active part in promoting health and wellbeing.
COVID-19: This week’s updates for community pharmacies
Latest news, information and guidance from LLR LPC, Pharmacy bodies and NHS England & NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) for primary care...
Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS) CPD programme has launched
This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme is a national offer for all community pharmacists, including locums and part-time staff, who...
ALERT: Public facing ‘Flu Vaccination Campaign’ webinar
With the threat of COVID-19 this winter, it is more important than ever to make sure those who are most...
New Hepatitis C Antibody Testing Service launched
The Advanced service is focused on provision of point of care testing for Hepatitis C antibodies to people who inject...
Pandemic Delivery service extended for Leicester City postcodes
Due to the ongoing local COVID-19 outbreaks in various areas across England, the Secretary of State for Health and Social...
COVID-19: This week’s updates for community pharmacies
Latest news, information and guidance from LLR LPC, Pharmacy bodies and NHS England & NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) for primary care...
Get ready for Stoptober!
Stoptober is back for 2020, with the primary aim of encouraging the nation’s smokers to make a quit attempt for...
UPDATE: New Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) for 2020/21 details and funding published
Full details for the PQS – Part 2 have now been published by NHS England and NHS Improvement. The details...
New Nutrition Resources
Following the July launch of the Better Health campaign, we’re delighted to make a new range of nutrition resources available...
Flu 2020 – NHS England Advanced Service Specification and PGD published
NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) have today published the service specification for the 2020/21 Community Pharmacy Seasonal Influenza Vaccination...
Join Dementia Research (JDR) – for all community pharmacies
The JDR is an important National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) initiative. Community pharmacy teams are encouraged to engage with...
COVID-19: This week’s updates for community pharmacies
Latest news, information and guidance from LLR LPC, Pharmacy bodies and NHS England & NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) for primary care...
Latest PSNC News
Flu vaccination service gets off to a flying start
The first four weeks of the flu vaccination service have seen community pharmacists vaccinating over 650,000 NHS patients – three...
September 25, 2020Medicine Supply Notification: Zonisamide 50mg and 100mg capsules
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification on the 25 September 2020 for Zonisamide...
September 25, 2020Pharmacy representatives highlight need for inclusion on World Pharmacists’ Day
Today, on World Pharmacists’ Day (25th September), a joint statement has been published, which outlines a commitment to work collaboratively to improve inclusion and diversity across the pharmacy...
September 25, 2020Contractor Notice: Further extension to SSP06 – Fluoxetine 40mg capsules
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Fluoxetine...
September 25, 2020