Leicestershire Local Pharmaceutical Committee
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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 (1)
Latest news, information and guidance from NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) for primary care teams. 1. NHSE&I Primary Care...
COVID-19: This week’s updates for community pharmacies (2)
Latest news, information and guidance from LLR LPC and Pharmacy bodies. Please read the following important updates by reading the...
NHS patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings
England’s Chief Nurse has today reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a...
VirtualOutcomes additional training package this month
The Reimbursement of Covid-19 Costs short course helps prepare you and your team for claiming your eligible incurred costs. This...
Staff isolation – updated government guidance
NHS England has issued guidance for allowing essential frontline staff to return to work following a negative PCR if they...
New Step 4 resources now available from Public Health England
The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response: Summer 2021’ detailing the final roadmap step (Step 4) as we transition out...
COVID-19: This week’s updates for community pharmacies (1)
Latest news, information and guidance from NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) for primary care teams. 1. NHSE&I Primary Care...
COVID-19: This week’s updates for community pharmacies (2)
Latest news, information and guidance from LLR LPC and Pharmacy bodies. Please read the following important updates by reading the...
REMINDER: Discharge Medicines Service (DMS) – Declaration of Competence
PSNC have published an updated news article reminding pharmacist and pharmacy technicians that they must complete the DMS Declaration of...
Call For Expressions of Interest in providing COVID Booster Vaccinations
Opportunity for more pharmacies to get involved. Closing date for return of EOIs to NHS England is 5pm on 28th...
Public holiday guide for pharmacies
PSNC has produced a quick reference guide for the remaining 2021 and all 2022 bank/public holidays. The guide aims to...
Health and Wellbeing Support Offer
Presentation detailing the health and wellbeing services available to Community Pharmacists and how to access: LLR Primary Care Staff Health...
Latest PSNC News
Specials added to new Part VIIID section of the Drug Tariff
From March 2022, the Drug Tariff will include a new section, Part VIIID, which sets out payment arrangements for specials and imported...
January 28, 2022Contractor Notice – EPS tokens and NCSO endorsement no longer accepted for SSP claims
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that from February 2022, only the ‘SSP’ endorsement will be...
January 28, 2022First Annual Review of CPCF paves way for year 4 negotiations
The first Annual Review of the progress of the five-year Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) deal has been concluded by...
January 28, 2022CPCF Annual Review 2021 – Frequently Asked Questions
This briefing answers questions relating to the first Annual Review of the progress of the five-year Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework...
January 28, 2022