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From: CPNIContractorUpdate
Sent: 24 September 2020 13:33
Subject: CPNI COVID19 CONTRACTOR UPDATE #132 RE: COVID-19 Community Pharmacy ECHO Network
Importance: High

Dear Colleague,

Please find attached the agenda for the Echo session that is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 29th September 2020.  Topics covered will include the Community Pharmacy Commissioning Plan and the Community Pharmacy Flu Service.

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

Please use the Meeting ID and Passcode below to access the 29th September 2020 Meeting:

Meeting ID: 806 535 4737

Passcode:  339827

Please share this with your pharmacy team(s).

Yours sincerely

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE | Chief Executive

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Dear Colleague,

As you will be aware, we launched our new CPNI website earlier this month and one of the newest features is the Contractor Calendar.  It has been designed to keep you and your pharmacy team(s) up to date with relevant service-related information, deadline dates and events, and recent correspondence. The calendar will be updated continually throughout each month.

This month’s calendar is available here

We hope you find this resource useful, please share with all members of your pharmacy team(s). 

Yours sincerely

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE | Chief Executive

Dear Contractor

Update to Serious Shortage Protocols: Fluoxetine 40mg Capsules

The Department of Health has released updated information (attached) on the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) which was issued on 20 May 2020 in respect of fluoxetine 40mg capsules.

Summary

The SSP was issued with an end date of Monday 20 July 2020, which was extended until 25th September 2020. The SSP has now been further extended until Friday 2nd October 2020.Details of the SSP are available on the BSO website and can be accessed via this link: www.hscbusiness.hscni.net/services/3063.htm

Action

Contractors should:

  • Brief their dispensing teams on the extension of the SSP.

CPNI colleagues will continue to support contractors on these matters.

Kind regards

Mike

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

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FAO Pharmacies Contracted to Provide This Year’s HSCB Commissioned Flu Service

Dear Colleague,

Please find attached an update on the flu vaccination service for health and social care workers to provide clarity on some elements of the service.

Please share with your pharmacy teams.

Yours sincerely

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE | Chief Executive

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Dear Colleague,

Please find attached the agenda for the Echo session that is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 29th September 2020.  Topics covered will include the Community Pharmacy Commissioning Plan and the Community Pharmacy Flu Service.

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

Please use the Meeting ID and Passcode below to access the 29th September 2020 Meeting:

Meeting ID: 806 535 4737

Passcode:  339827

Please share this with your pharmacy team(s).

Yours sincerely

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE | Chief Executive

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Dear Contractor

Update Letter to Contractors (J Brogan, HSCB) RE: Community Pharmacy Services & Funding – 2020/21

Please find attached for your information, correspondence being issued to all Community Pharmacy Contractors by Mr Joe Brogan, HSCB.

Yours sincerely

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE | Chief Executive

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