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Dear Contractor

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

The Department of Health has issued a letter (attached) confirming that amendments have been made to the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 to support the rapid and effective rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine and the influenza (flu) vaccine in the UK.

Summary

The amendments cover a range of issues including those relating to temporary licensing, increasing the scope of civil immunity, increasing the range of personnel permitted to administer the vaccines, and wholesale dealing and promotion of the vaccines.

Action

Contractors should:

Note the content of this letter; and
Be aware that further notifications on operational aspects will be issued.

As further information on these matters is provided by the Department, CPNI will continue to keep contractors informed and supported.

Kind regards

Mike

Sent on behalf of Prof Mike Mawhinney | Head of Regulatory Affairs

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Dear Colleague

REMINDER – CONTINUED USE OF URGENT PANDEMIC PACKS IN NURSING HOMES IN NORTHERN IRELAND

Please find attached for your information, correspondence from Joe Brogan, Head of Pharmacy and Medicines Management and Dr. Margaret O’Brien, Assistant Director of Integrated Care, Head of General Medical Services (GMS).

Yours sincerely

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE | Chief Executive

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Dear Colleague,

Please find attached agenda for the Echo session that is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 27^th October 2020. Topics covered will include the Community Pharmacy Business Continuity Arrangements, Pharmacy First for Colds and Sore Throats and the Adherence Support Service.

Please use the meeting ID and passcode below to access the meeting:

Meeting ID: 663 219 8075

Passcode: 678281

Please also find attached Attendee/Moodle Guidance Notes and Project ECHO Enhanced Security Measures for newly registered participants.

I would encourage Contractors and pharmacist team members to attend this Echo session where possible.

Yours sincerely

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE | Chief Executive

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Dear Colleague,

HSCB CORRESPONDENCE: PHARMACY FIRST SERVICE FOR SORE THROATS & COMMON COLDS WINTER 2020/2021

Please find attached for your attention, correspondence from Joe Brogan, Assistant Director of Integrated Care, Head of Pharmacy and Medicines Management.

Yours sincerely

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE | Chief Executive

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Dear Colleague

Please find below and attached from HSCB Pharmacy and Medicines Management Team.

To GP Practices and Community Pharmacies

CURRENT VACCINE SHORTAGE

Department of Health (NI) has requested that the attached information compiled by DHSC, is cascaded to relevant primary care services for information and action as appropriate.

This notification relates to a current shortage of :

valent polysaccharide pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumovax 23®)

Practices and Community Pharmacies are encouraged to liaise re local stock situation and plans for management

Note: Information on this and previous shortages is also posted at

http://www.hscbusiness.hscni.net/services/3065.htm

Yours sincerely

HSCB Pharmacy and Medicines Management Team

Yours sincerely

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE | Chief Executive

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Dear Colleague,

Please use the meeting ID and passcode below to access the meeting:

Meeting ID: 663 219 8075

Passcode: 678281

Please also find attached Attendee/Moodle Guidance Notes and Project ECHO Enhanced Security Measures for newly registered participants.

I would encourage Contractors and pharmacist team members to attend this Echo session where possible.

Yours sincerely

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE | Chief Executive