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Dear Colleague,

During the lockdown period it has been noted that there has been a higher number of scams taking place that are targeting members of the general public.  The Police Service of Northern Ireland has asked if community pharmacies could be provided with Scamwise leaflets (see attached) that can be handed out for older and vulnerable persons.

Alliance Healthcare will be distributing these leaflets to all pharmacies in the coming days.  We would appreciate if you could look out for these and make them available as appropriate in your pharmacy when they arrive.

Many thanks for any support you can provide with this matter.

Yours sincerely

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE | Chief Executive

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Dear Colleague,

We are conscious that CPNI have issued a large number of emails during the COVID-19 period.  In order to help contractors navigate these emails and for ease of reference we have attached a spreadsheet detailing all email communication until close of play Friday 5th June 2020.  We will continue to update this and share with you on a regular basis.

I trust you will find this helpful.

Yours sincerely

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE | Chief Executive

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Dear colleague,

CPNI COVID19 ContractorUpdate #101 ****** REMINDER ****** RE: Still Time to get Involved in our #pharmacyheroes Campaign

This is just a reminder for those contractors and their teams who would like to get involved in the #pharmacyheroes campaign to get in touch with Jude Austin, CPNI Communications Manager at judea@communitypharmacyni.co.uk or call 028 9069 0444.

Kind regards,

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE | Chief Executive

Also See Contractor Update #101 RE: Join our #pharmacyheroes Campaign Sent 29 May 2020

Dear Colleague

Please see undernoted email that HSCB Pharmacy and Medicines Management Team have asked to be shared with your pharmacy teams.

Kind Regards,

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF CPNI OFFICE

FAO Community Pharmacists

Dear Colleagues

Re: Videos circulating about Clearblue pregnancy tests containing the ‘morning-after pill’

We have been asked to bring this incident to your attention, in case of similar requests.

Last week, a pharmacy in Northern Ireland contacted the HSCB advising of a request to purchase the Clearblue pregnancy test that included the ‘morning-after’ pill. The customer told pharmacy staff that ‘not a lot of people know this but if you snap the pregnancy test open the pill is inside’.

This request follows incorrect information in videos circulating on the social media site TikTok and the story was highlighted in the tabloid press earlier this year e.g. in The Sun

The manufacturers have issued the following warning on the Clearblue website:  

We are aware of videos circulating about Clearblue pregnancy tests and the tablet found inside.
Clearblue pregnancy tests do NOT contain the morning after pill. All our tests contain a small desiccant tablet which is included to absorb moisture and should not be eaten. If accidentally swallowed please seek medical advice for any further questions contact our careline at 0800-917-2710 

Kind regards

Emma Quinn, Pharmacy Information Co-ordinator, HSCB Pharmacy and Medicines Management Team

2 Franklin Street, Belfast BT2 8DQ (Office number: 028 95363801)

Dear Colleague,

The final update of concessionary prices for May 2020 have been released and are as follows:

Drug Pack Size Concessionary Price
Carbocisteine 375mg capsules 120 £6.87
Clarithromycin 250mg/5ml oral suspension 100ml £8.60
Clonidine 25microgram tablets 112 £13.62
Duloxetine 20mg gastro-resistant capsules 28 £5.17
Duloxetine 40mg gastro-resistant capsules 56 £12.09
Erythromycin 250mg gastro-resistant tablets 27 £7.37
Exemestane 25mg tablets 30 £61.57
Fenofibrate micronised 267mg capsules 28 £4.51
Glycopyrronium bromide 200micrograms/1ml solution for injection ampoules 10 £14.00
Mirtazapine 15mg orodispersible tablets 28 £1.97
Mirtazapine 45mg tablets 28 £3.10
Mometasone 50micrograms/dose nasal spray 140 dose £4.99
Nitrofurantoin 50mg tablets 28 £14.04
Ranitidine 300mg tablets 30 £5.99
Ranitidine 50mg/2ml solution for injection ampoules 5 £49.00
Rasagiline 1mg tablets 28 £5.17
Senna 7.5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 500ml £12.93

The full list of concessionary prices can be found on our website www.communitypharmacyni.co.uk

Kind regards,

Katherine

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF KATHERINE KIDD | Head of Pharmacy Development

Dear Colleague,

Furlough Updates – Additional Practical Considerations & Briefing information Provided by Arthur Cox Solicitors

Further to the Furlough guidance contained in CPNI COVID-19 Contractor Update #80, Arthur Cox Solicitors has provided CPNI with additional briefing information for consideration by Contractors who may have furloughed staff. The briefings are attached and provide information in relation to:-

  • Annual Leave & Furlough, and
  • Return to Work – Ending Furlough.

Should you require any additional information about the Furlough scheme in relation to your community pharmacy business(es) your professional advisors, who will be familiar with the specifics circumstances that apply to your business(es), will be able to advise you further.

I trust this is helpful.

Yours sincerely

SENT FOR AND BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE | Chief Executive

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