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January Notes

Submit Pharmacy First ‘Monthly Record Form‘ to local office via secure email
Support with Pharmacy First service here
Submit ‘Delivery Service Return’ to local office via secure email info here
Submit weekly Sit-Rep (by 12pm every Monday) here
Return completed contract for Care Home Pandemic Support Service to local office info here
COVID-19 Checklist & Guidance for CPs to consider when closing during a pandemic here
Book COVID-19 test for staff here
Support with HSCB commissioned Community Pharmacy Flu service here
Re-order Monthly PPE using appendix 1

Contact Details for Local Integrated Care Offices (HSCB)

12-22 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BS

Tel: 028 9536 3926

Email: pharmacyservicesbelfast@hscni.net

12-22 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BS

Tel: 028 9536 3926

Email: pharmacyservicesse@hscni.net

Tower Hill Armagh BT61 9DR

Tel: 028 9536 2104

Email: pharmacyservicessouth@hscni.net

County Hall 182 Galgorm Road Ballymena BT42 1QB

Tel: 028 9536 2812

Email: pharmacyservicesnorth@hscni.net

Gransha Park House 15 Gransha Park Clooney Road Londonderry BT47 6FN

Tel: 028 9536 1082

Email: pharmacyserviceswest@hscni.net

Recent Pharmacy Correspondence

Learning from Serious Adverse Incident (SAI) : Action Required when a Patient Receiving Oral Substitution Treatment (OST) Misses Doses or Circumstances Change 29th Jan

Safety of Antiepileptic Drugs in Pregnancy – Updated Advice 28th Jan

Prescribing of Vitamin D as a Preventative Measure Against COVID-19 22nd Jan

CPO to Healthcare Sector – Falsified Medicines Directive 14th Jan

Data Capture from the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme 11th Jan

Timing of Interval Between COVID-19 Vaccine Doses 8th Jan

Import Declaration for Medicines and Medical Supplies 8th Jan

Vaccination of Community Pharmacy Staff 7th Jan

Prescription Submission Reminder 6th Jan

Human Medicines Regulations Amendment PGD 6th Jan

Seasonal Flu Vaccination Programme 2020/21 – Extension to 50-64 Year Olds 6th Jan

Deployment of COVID-19 Vaccine – Oxford/AstraZeneca Governance, Handling and Preparation in General Practice 5th Jan

Lithium Carbonate 200mg and 400mg MR tabs – Supply Alert 5th Jan

New Variant of SARS-COV-2 Virus in South Africa – Action for HSC 4th Jan

Reminder – Reducing COVID-19 Transmission in Staff Rest Areas 26th Jan

Expression of Interest – COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Service Plus Annex B 25th Jan

Encouraging Visitors To Wear Face Coverings in Pharmacy Settings 18th Jan

Face Coverings Appendix 1 18th Jan

Face Coverings Appendix 2 18th Jan

COVID-19 Vaccination Resource Update – Adult Leaflet 7th Jan

Updated Guidance on Timing of COVID-19 Vaccine Interval in Patients Due to Receive Treatment with Immunosuppressants 28th Jan

Prescribing of Vitamin D as a Preventative Measure Against COVID-19 22nd Jan

Guidance – COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca to Vaccinate Housebound 21st Jan

New Variants of SARS-COV-2 Virus (Brazilian Variants) – Action for HSC 18th Jan

Support Doctors throughout COVID-19 Pandemic plus CMOs Letter 12th Jan

COVID-19 Therapeutic Alert – Interleukin-6 Inhibitors for Patients Admitted to Critical Care Settings with COVID-19 Pneumonia (Adults) 12th Jan

Data Capture from the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme 11th Jan

Timing of Interval Between COVID-19 Vaccine Doses 8th Jan

Vaccination of Community Pharmacy Staff 7th Jan

Deployment of COVID-19 Vaccine – Oxford/AstraZeneca Governance, Handling and Preparation in General Practice 5th Jan

Updates available here

Supporting pharmacy professionals throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

Letter from Cathy Harrison CPO, to Registrants and Temporary Registrants of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland Jan 2021

Joint statement from Chief Executives of statutory regulators of health and social care professionals Jan 2021

Jan-2021-Volume-12-Issue-1 Download

Newsletter Jan 2021

Drug Alerts and Shortages

Please report problems experienced in obtaining medicines to CPNI via our Medicine Shortage Reporter. This includes generic items and branded medicines.

Updates available here

Supply Disruption to Stoma Care Products 28th Jan

Methylprednisolone Powder for Sol Injection (all strengths) 15th Jan

Guidance on Shortages for Primary Care 14th Jan

Sancuso 3.1mg/24hr transdermal patches (MPS 2750) 14th Jan

Prednisolone 5mg Supp (RPH Pharmaceuticals) (MPS 2667) 14th Jan

Konakion MM (phytomenadione) 10mg/ml amps (MPS 2749)11th Jan

Lithium Carbonate 200mg and 400mg MR tabs – Supply Alert 5th Jan

Updates available here

December Notes

Submit Pharmacy First ‘Monthly Record Form’ to local office via secure email
Support with Pharmacy First service here
Submit ‘Delivery Service Return’ to local office via secure email info here
Submit weekly Sit-Rep (by 12pm Monday) here
Return completed contract for Care Home Pandemic Support Service to local office info here
COVID-19 Checklist & Guidance for CPs to consider when closing during a pandemic here
Book COVID-19 test for staff here
Support with HSCB commissioned Community Pharmacy Flu service here
Re-order Monthly PPE here

Contact Details for Local Integrated Care Offices (HSCB)

Belfast	South Eastern	Southern	Northern	Western
12-22 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BS	12-22 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BS	Tower Hill Armagh BT61 9DR	County Hall 182 Galgorm Road Ballymena BT42 1QB	Gransha Park House 15 Gransha Park Clooney Road Londonderry BT47 6FN
Tel: 028 9536 3926	Tel: 028 9536 3926	Tel: 028 9536 2104	Tel: 028 9536 2812	Tel: 028 9536 1082
pharmacyservicesbelfast@hscni.net	pharmacyservicesse@hscni.net	pharmacyservicessouth@hscni.net	pharmacyservicesnorth@hscni.net	pharmacyserviceswest@hscni.net

Recent Pharmacy Correspondence

HSCB Correspondence

Advice For Patients With An Urgent Dental Need 21st Dec

Face Coverings for HSC Staff 14th December 2020

COVID-19 Vaccination – Co-administering Vaccines to Care Homes 11th Dec

COVID-19 Vaccination Programme for Community Pharmacy and Staff 10th Dec

COVID-19 Vaccination – Co-administering with other vaccines 8th Dec

COVID-19 Antibody Testing Study 4th Dec

Instalment Dispensing During the COVID-19 Pandemic 3rd Dec

PPE – Community Pharmacy Order and Delivery – Christmas and New Year 3rd Dec

DoH Correspondence

Letter to the Profession from UK CMOs regarding COVID-19 Vacc programme 31st Dec

Short Statement – First Dose Prioritisation 31st Dec

CEM CMO 2020 Greenbook (1) 31st Dec

Deployment of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine in NI 30th Dec

New Variant of SARS-COV-2 Virus in South Africa – Action for HSC 24th Dec

COVID-19 THERAPEUTIC ALERT – THERAPEUTIC ANTICOAGULATION (HEPARIN) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE COVID-19 POSITIVE PATIENTS 23rd Dec

DOH Correspondence regarding Essential Services 23rd Dec

The Human Medicines (Coronavirus) (Further Amendments) Regulations 2020 21st Dec

Updated Resuscitation Council UK Guidance on The Management of Anaphylaxis in the Vaccination Setting 18th Dec

COVID-19 Therapeutic Alert – Azithromycin in the Management of COVID-19 Positive Patients 16th Dec

Pfizer Biontech Covid-19 Vaccine – Updated Guidance on Managing Allergic Reactions 10th Dec

BSO Communications (General & Circulars)

Deployment of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine in NI 30th Dec

Community Pharmacy Remuneration 2021/22 30th Dec

New Variant of SARS-COV-2 Virus in South Africa – Action for HSC 24th Dec

DOH Correspondence regarding Essential Services 23rd Dec

The Human Medicines (Coronavirus) (Further Amendments) Regulations 2020 21st Dec

Updated Resuscitation Council UK Guidance on The Management of Anaphylaxis in the Vaccination Setting 18th Dec

Bilxona (Gliclazide MR) Discontinuation Letter and Appendix 17th Dec

Prescriptions Issued by EEA Health Professionals Following Transition Period 17th Dec

Businesses and Service Providers Trade Webinar

COVID-19 Vaccination – Co-administering Vaccines to Care Homes 11th Dec

Adrenaline for Anaphylaxis Kits – A Reminder to Health Care Professionals 10th Dec

Changing Lives Through Community Pain Support Programmes Bulletin 10th Dec

Pfizer Biontech Covid-19 Vaccine – Updated Guidance on Managing Allergic Reactions 10th Dec

Continuation of Seasonal Flu Programme by Peer Vaccinators 9th Dec

Deployment of the COVID-19 Vaccine in Northern Ireland 8th Dec

Winter Vaccines and Research and attached Letter 7th Dec

COVID-19 Antibody Testing Study 4th Dec

National Patient Safety Alert – Emergency Steroid Card 3rd Dec

Confirmed Influenza Isolates in NI – NICE Guidance on Use of Antivirals Now Applies 3rd Dec

Managing Requests for Repeat Meds – Christmas and New Year Holidays 3rd Dec

Managing Requests for Repeat Meds – Christmas and New Year – Appendices 3rd Dec

EU Transition Update – Stakeholder Engagement Sessions 3rd Dec

EU Transition for Community Pharmacy 3rd Dec

Prescribing Over the Counter Meds and Items on Stop List 2nd Dec

Advice from the Chief Medical Officer to HSC professionals

DEPLOYMENT OF THE ASTRAZENECA COVID-19 VACCINE IN NORTHERN IRELAND AND UPDATED JCVI ADVICE ON COVID-19 VACCINES 30th Dec

NEW VARIANT OF SARS-COV-2 VIRUS IN SOUTH AFRICA; ACTIONS FOR HEALTH SERVICE IN NORTHERN IRELAND 24th Dec

COVID-19 THERAPEUTIC ALERT – THERAPEUTIC ANTICOAGULATION (HEPARIN) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SEVERE COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) POSITIVE PATIENTS 23rd Dec

GUIDANCE ON DEATH CERTIFICATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC 23rd Dec

THE HUMAN MEDICINES (CORONAVIRUS) (FURTHER AMENDMENTS) REGULATIONS 2020 21st Dec

UPDATED RESUSCITATION COUNCIL UK GUIDANCE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF ANAPHYLAXIS IN THE VACCINATION SETTING 18th Dec

COVID-19 THERAPEUTIC ALERT – AZITHROMYCIN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) POSITIVE PATIENTS 16th Dec

ADRENALINE FOR ANAPHYLAXIS KITS – A REMINDER TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS 10th Dec

PFIZER BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE – UPDATED GUIDANCE ON MANAGING ALLERGIC REACTIONS 10th Dec

CONTINUATION OF SEASONAL FLU PROGRAMME BY PEER VACCINATORS 9th Dec

DEPLOYMENT OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE IN NORTHERN IRELAND 7th Dec

HSS(MD)80/2020 – WINTER VACCINES AND RESEARCH 6th Dec

CONFIRMED INFLUENZA ISOLATES IN NORTHERN IRELAND – NICE GUIDANCE ON USE OF ANTIVIRALS NOW APPLIES 3rd Dec

Drug Alerts and Shortages

BSO Communications (Drug Alerts)

MPS 2747 – Medicines Recall – Sodiofolin 50mg/ml sol for inj 29th Dec

MPS 2744 – Medicines Recall – Zerbaxa 1g/0.5g Powder for Conc for Sol for Infusion 16th Dec

MPS 2743 – Medicines Defect Information – Co-careldopa 25mg/100mg tabs 15th Dec

MPS 2741 – Medicines Defect Information – Perindopril 2mg tabs 14th Dec

MPS 2738 – Medicines Recall – Simvador 10mg, 20mg and 40mg tabs 3rd Dec

Shortages Information

MPS 2746 – Docusate Sodium 100mg Caps – Supply Alert 21st Dec

MPS 2745 – Zemtard (Diltiazem) 240mg XL Caps – Supply Alert 21st Dec

MPS 2742 – Colestyramine – Supply Alert – 15th Dec

Atracurium Besilate Sol for Inj Vials & Amps (all strengths) – Supply Alert 7th Dec

MPS 2739 – Rifadin (Rifampicin) 100mg/5ml Oral Susp – Supply Alert 3rd Dec

Please report problems experienced in obtaining medicines to CPNI here . This includes generic items and branded medicines.

Northern Ireland Medicines Management Updates

Stop-and-Limited-Evidence-Lists-Supplement-Nov-2020 Download

December 2020 Volume 11, Issue 7 NEWSLETTER

NORTHERN IRELAND MEDICINES MANAGEMENT Newsletter Supplement
Choose Alogliptin as the Preferred DPP4 inhibitor Dec 2020

Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland

Holiday Message from the President of the Pharmaceutical Society NI, Dr Jim Livingstone

Pharmacist removed from the Register for non-compliance with CPD

Recruitment begins for ethnic minority healthcare staff COVID research study 4th Dec

November Notes

Submit weekly Sit-Rep (Monday) here
Book COVID-19 test for staff here
Support with HSCB commissioned Community Pharmacy Flu service here
Re-order Monthly PPE here (updated 16th Nov)
Support with Pharmacy First service here
COVID-19 Checklist & Guidance for CPs to consider When Closing During Pandemic here

Contact Details for Local Integrated Care Offices (HSCB)

Belfast	South Eastern	Southern	Northern	Western
12-22 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BS	12-22 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BS	Tower Hill Armagh BT61 9DR	County Hall 182 Galgorm Road Ballymena BT42 1QB	Gransha Park House 15 Gransha Park Clooney Road Londonderry BT47 6FN
Tel: 028 9536 3926	Tel: 028 9536 3926	Tel: 028 9536 2104	Tel: 028 9536 2812	Tel: 028 9536 1082
pharmacyservicesbelfast@hscni.net	pharmacyservicesse@hscni.net	pharmacyservicessouth@hscni.net	pharmacyservicesnorth@hscni.net	pharmacyserviceswest@hscni.net

Recent Pharmacy Correspondence

HSCB Correspondence

Letter to CPs – Home Delivery Service During Pandemic – Monthly Return 27th Nov

Letter to CPs – Update on Contact Tracing Service + PPE Ordering 17th Nov

Appendix 1 – Community Pharmacy PPE Replenishment Monthly Oder Form 17th Nov

Actions in Event of Closures and Submission of SIT-REPS 4th Nov

Reminder – Provision of Oxygen Therapy to New Patients in Care Homes 4th Nov

DoH Correspondence

Expression of Interest – Reg Health Care Professionals – Sessional Vaccinators for COVID-19 Vaccination Programme 17th Nov

Early Alert System – Updated Circular plus Annex C (follow up proforma 13th Nov

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO MINK-VARIANT SARS-COV-2 VIRUS IN DENMARK 9th Nov

BSO Communications (General & Circulars)

Supervision of Opioid Substitution Treatment 25th Nov

Useful Guide to Mental and Emotional Wellbeing Resources 24th Nov

HSC Regional Staff Wellbeing Framework 24th Nov

FPS – Supporting Health and Wellbeing Needs of Staff 24th Nov

Letter to GPs and CPs – Repeat Prescription Guidance Implementation 24th Nov

Prescription Submission Reminder 24th Nov

(Addendum) – Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme 19th Nov

Discontinue Use of Target and HSCB Antimicrobial PILs 19th Nov

New Models of Prescribing (NMOP) – Next Steps 19th Nov

Expression of Interest – Reg Health Care Professionals – Sessional Vaccinators for COVID-19 Vaccination Programme 17th Nov

Consultation on Proposals to Change Medicines Responsibilities 12th Nov

URGENT Alert to Community Pharmacies – Missing Prescription Pad 11th Nov

Insulin Safety in Primary Care Supplem ent 10th Nov

Advice from the Chief Medical Officer to HSC professionals

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO ALL REGISTERED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO BECOME SESSIONAL VACCINATORS TO HELP IMPLEMENT THE FORTHCOMING COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME 17th Nov

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO MINK-VARIANT SARS-COV-2 VIRUS IN DENMARK 8th Nov

Drug Alerts and Shortages

BSO Communications (Drug Alerts)

MPS 2737 – Medicines Recall – Largactil 50mg/2ml sol injection 26th Nov

MPS 2736 – Medicines Recall – Betahistine dihydrochloride 8mg and 16mg tab 26th Nov

MPS 2735 – Medicines Recall – Abstral 200mcg Sublingual tabs 25th Nov

MPS 2732 – Medicines Recall – Ancotil 2.5g/250ml sol for infusion 12th Nov

MPS 2731 – Medicines Recall – Sodiofolin 50mg/ml sol for injection 11th Nov

MPS 2728 – Medicines Defect Information – Kolanticon Gel 200ml 10th Nov

Shortages Information

Please report problems experienced in obtaining medicines to CPNI here . This includes generic items and branded medicines.

MPS 2730 – Trifluoperazine 1mg in 5ml syrup – Supply Alert 11th Nov

MPS 2729 – Dulcolax (bisacodyl) 5mg and 10mg Supp – Supply Alert 11th Nov

MPS 2725 – Nalcrom 100mg caps – Supply Alert Updated 11th Nov

MPS 2722 – Konakion MM Paediatric – Supply Alert Updated 11th Nov

MPS 2724 – Pneumovax23 pre-filled syringe – Supply Alert Updated 3rd Nov

Email sent to CPs – Shortage Information for HSC

Northern Ireland Medicines Management Updates

Specials-Supplement-2020-1 Download

Insulin-Supplement-November-2020v2 Download

Issue-6-November-2020 Download

October Notes

Submit weekly Sit-Rep (Monday) here
Remove previous Living Well Campaign 5 ( Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing ) posters and if possible submit evaluation template to your local HSCB office by 31st Oct 2020 more info here
Put up new Living Well Service materials “Looking after your health and wellbeing during COVID-19” once received (w/c 5th Oct) here
Re-order Monthly PPE here
Book COVID-19 test for staff here
Support with HSCB commissioned Community Pharmacy Flu service here

Contact Details for Local Integrated Care Offices (HSCB)

Belfast	South Eastern	Southern	Northern	Western
12-22 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BS	12-22 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BS	Tower Hill Armagh BT61 9DR	County Hall 182 Galgorm Road Ballymena BT42 1QB	Gransha Park House 15 Gransha Park Clooney Road Londonderry BT47 6FN
Tel: 028 9536 3926	Tel: 028 9536 3926	Tel: 028 9536 2104	Tel: 028 9536 2812	Tel: 028 9536 1082
pharmacyservicesbelfast@hscni.net	pharmacyservicesse@hscni.net	pharmacyservicessouth@hscni.net	pharmacyservicesnorth@hscni.net	pharmacyserviceswest@hscni.net

Recent Pharmacy Correspondence

HSCB Correspondence

Living Well Campaign Update 23rd October 2020

Grant Funding Allocation – Community Pharmacy Infrastructure 12th October 2020

COVID-19 Community Pharmacy Services Escalation Guidance 8th October 2020

PPE Update – Flu Vaccine Service 2nd October 2020

PPE – Update and Re-Ordering Process 1st October 2020

DoH Correspondence

THE HUMAN MEDICINES (CORONAVIRUS AND INFLUENZA) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2020: AMENDMENTS TO THE HUMAN MEDICINES REGULATIONS 2012 27th October 2020

Shielding Guidance for Children and Young People (RCPCH) 6th October 2020

BSO Communications (General & Circulars)

Letter to Trusts – Dispensing on Discharge from Hospital 29th October 2020

Dispensing on Discharge from Hospital (28 day supply policy) 29th October 2020

Levomepromazine 6mg tablets – Licensed Product 29th October 2020

Alert to all CPs – Stolen Dental Prescriptions (HS21D) Handwritten 28th October 2020

Repeat Prescription Management 28th October 2020

HSCB Guidance for Repeat Prescribing Management 28th October 2020

NI Medicines Management Newsletter October 2020

HSCB Correspondence – Building the CP Partnership Programme 20th Oct 2020

Ending of Serious Shortage Protocol – Fluoxetine 40mg caps 13th October 2020

Healthy Living Centre Pain Support Programmes 7th October 2020

HSC Secure Email Go Live 1st October 2020

Primary Care Email Communication Policy to CP 1st October 2020

Advice from the Chief Medical Officer to HSC professionals

THE HUMAN MEDICINES (CORONAVIRUS AND INFLUENZA) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2020: AMENDMENTS TO THE HUMAN MEDICINES REGULATIONS 2012 27th October 2020

Shielding’ for Children and Young people 6th October 2020

Lithium Carbonate (Priadel) 200mg and 400mg Modified Release Tablet – updated supply disruption alert 12th October 2020

Drug Alerts and Shortages

BSO Communications (Drug Alerts)

MPS 2719 – Medicines Recall – Metoprolol 50mg tabs 14th October 2020

MPS 2718 – Medicines Recall – Epilim 500mg gr tabs 14th October 2020

MPS 2715 – Medicines Recall – Boots Dermacare 1% w/w Hydrocortisone Oint 6th October 2020

Shortages Information

Please report problems experienced in obtaining medicines to CPNI here . This includes generic items and branded medicines.

MPS 2726 – Haloperidol 5mg/5ml oral sol SF – Supply Alert 28th October 2020

MPS 2725 – Nalcrom 100mg caps – Supply Alert 28th October 2020

MPS 2724 – Pneumovax23 pre-filled syringe – Supply Alert 26th October 2020

MPS 2723 – DDAVP (Desmopressin 0.01%) – Supply Alert 22nd October 2020

MPS 2722 – Konakion MM Paediatric – Supply Alert 21st October 2020

Email sent to CPs – Shortage Information for HSC 19th October 2020

MPS 2720 – Dulcolax 5mg Suppositories – Supply Alert 15th October 2020

MPS 2717 – Salazopyrin EN 500mg tabs – Supply Alert 9th October 2020

MPS 2716 – Lorazepam (Ativan) 4mg/ml sol for inj – Supply Alert 6th Oct 2020

September Notes

Respond to the HSCB test email sent by local office (on 19th March 2020) here
Respond to HSCB local offices with details of IPs working within your pharmacy (by 23rd Sept) here
Book your place on the COVID-19 and Pharmacy: The Northern Ireland Experience conference (24th Sept) here
Register for a place at the Community Pharmacy Echo Session (29th Sept) here
Encourage pharmacy team members to avail of the FREE Flu vaccine at participating community pharmacies (from 28th Sept) here