CPNI have been advised that a licensed version of Omeprazole 1mg/1ml oral suspension sugar free (75ml) with a list price of £111.00 was recently launched in the market by Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
SUMMARY
BSO have allocated a new code for this product, 98740, and this code should be used for all prescriptions for Omeprazole 1mg/ml oral suspension sugar free from November 2023 prescriptions onwards.
The Northern Ireland Drug Tariff has designated that this product is a special container.
CPNI have confirmed with BSO that this product will have zero discount (ZD) status.
The full correspondence released by BSO on Friday 03.11.23 can be found here
ACTION
Contractors should read the correspondence issued by BSO here
The new code 98740, should be used for all prescriptions for Omeprazole 1mg/ml oral suspension sugar free from November 2023 onwards
If you have any queries, please contact Mark Nelson on mark.nelson@hscni.net
CPNI colleagues are also available for assistance.
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE Chief Executive
Dear Contractor
SPPG have released an important update letter which has been uploaded to the BSO website regarding the Living Well service.
SUMMARY
A letter for the attention of Living Well Pharmacies has been issued by SPPG to the BSO website and can be accessed here
Living Well information on current and recent campaigns can be accessed here
ACTION
Contractors who provide the Living Well Service should ensure that they read and review the letter issued 06.11.23
The survey for Childhood Immunisations is currently available and can be completed here
For any queries in relation to the Living Well service, please contact katie.blair@hscni.net.
CPNI colleagues are also available for assistance required.
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE Chief Executive
This update contains important information for community pharmacy teams.
NPA Pro-Delivery Manager and McLernons Webinar Recording
A recording of the NPA Pro-Delivery Manager and McLernons Webinar held on Tuesday 10 October 2023 is available at https://youtu.be/HRvjGzWphQs.
Contractors who are considering the use of the PDM app to help in the management of medicines delivery to patients are encouraged to view the webinar for an overview of both the PDM app and payment systems that can be used.
Please bring this to the attention of your pharmacy team(s).
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF Gerard Greene Chief Executive
Dear Contractor
The Department of Health NI has issued correspondence here dated 3 November 2023 extending the expiry date of SSP057 Estradot® (estradiol hemihydrate) 100micrograms/24 hour patch, until Friday 1 December 2023.
BACKGROUND
SSPs made under the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 are an additional tool to manage and mitigate medicines shortages.
SSPs enable community pharmacists to supply specified medicines in accordance with a protocol rather than a prescription, without needing to seek authorisation from the prescriber – saving time for patients, pharmacists and prescribers.
Pharmacists should refer to the latest versions of the existing SSPs which are now available on the Business Services Organisation dedicated page on its website HERE.
Operational guidance on the implementation of SSPs in Northern Ireland can be found on the BSO website HERE.
ACTION
Contractors should:
Review the letter here dated 3 November 2023 and ensure that their dispensary teams are aware of the specific details relating to this SSP;
Note guidance relating to the decision pathways for SSPs; notification of GPs; the need for patient/carer agreement, and action to take when this is not given; professional judgement; and actions regarding unclear quantities.
Contractors should contact their local SPPG office in the first instance should further information be required. CPNI colleagues are also available for assistance.
Kind regards
Mike
SENT ON BEHALF OF PROF MIKE MAWHINNEY Head of Regulatory Affairs
Dear Colleague
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that the following concessionary prices granted in October 2023 will be rolled over for November 2023:
Drug
Pack Size
Concessionary Price
Atomoxetine 10mg capsules
28
£45.59
Duloxetine 20mg gastro-resistant capsules
28
£9.45
Etoricoxib 30mg tablets
28
£1.79
Etoricoxib 90mg tablets
28
£2.14
Itraconazole 100mg capsules
15
£9.85
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo
120
£19.40
Memantine 10mg/ml oral solution sugar free
50
£5.49
Metformin 500mg/5ml oral solution sugar free
150
£27.51
Morphine sulfate 10mg/5ml oral solution
300
£5.45
Quetiapine 25mg tablets
60
£1.38
Rosuvastatin 5mg tablets
28
£1.25
Timolol 0.5% eye drops
5
£2.00
Zonisamide 100mg capsules
56
£21.95
As the Northern Ireland Drug Tariff Cat-M Reimbursement arrangements follow the English Drug Tariff reimbursement arrangements we anticipate that the lines and prices stated above will also be applied to the Northern Ireland Drug Tariff from 1 November 2023.
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE Chief Executive
For the attention of Community Pharmacies providing the Autumn 2023 COVID-19 and Seasonal Influenza Community Pharmacy Vaccine Service (CPVS)
Dear Contractor
The following communication was issued 01.11.23 by SPPG to those pharmacies involved in the community pharmacy vaccination service. Please ensure this information is shared with relevant members of your pharmacy team.
1. Pharmacy Vaccination Delivery
Community pharmacies have responded quickly and efficiently in the autumn programme to provide vaccinations for eligible patients after the programme was commenced three weeks earlier than planned.
98% of care homes were vaccinated by the 31st October 2023 PHA target.
16k+ COVID-19 and 20k+ Flu walk-in vaccines were given by community pharmacy.
2. Reminder: Declaration of Completion of Care Home Vaccinations by 31St October 2023
To claim the £200 payment for each care home completed by 31st October 2023 contractors should complete the on-line declaration (link click here) by 5pm on Friday 3rd November.
3. Vaccination Service [November 2023 – March 2024]
The vaccination programme for COVID-19 will continue in November until early December 2023 with standard payments payable for those vaccinations administered after the 31st October 2023.
The Flu vaccination program will continue through the winter to March 2024.
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