BSO have switched the Multi-Factor Authentication for VMS from the Belfast Trust Tenant to the HSCNI Tenant. You will be unable to access the Vaccine Management System (VMS) until a new Multi-Factor Authentication method has been set up for each account.
Instructions in how to set up new Multi-Factor Authentication are linked here, please complete this process as soon as possible.
There will be no change in how you access the Vaccine Management System, with the only noticeable difference being the Belfast Trust logo will be replaced by the HSCNI logo when signing in.
If you encounter any issues completing the setup process please email Grainne.McMahon4@hscni.net, please attach a screengrab of the issue if applicable so it can be forwarded on to BSO IT for support.
REMINDER: VMS Passwords
Primary VMS Account: the password for VMS (under the Pharmacy.XXXX@hscni.net user account) is the same as your current password for the Portal. If you change the password for the Portal. the VMS password will also change to match this.
Second VMS Account: All users have been provided with a second VMS login (under the Vaccine.XXXX@hscni.net user account) at the time of account setup. The password for this account is detailed in the original email that provided your VMS login details and cannot be changed. If you no longer have a record of the password for this account, please contact Grainne.McMahon4@hscni.net.
Pharmacy First for Shingles Pilot Service Extended to 31st March 2026
*** FAO: Pharmacies participating in the Pharmacy First for Shingles Pilot Service ***
Dear Contractor
SPPG issued correspondence dated 20 August 2025 advising that the Pharmacy First for Shingles Pilot Service has been extended to 31 March 2026.
SUMMARY
The SPPG letter advises that the Pharmacy First for Shingles Pilot which launched on 6th January 2025, will now continue until 31st March 2026.
Updated service resources including PGDs, service specification and consultation form, will be circulated in the coming weeks.
A review of the pilot is being undertaken by Medicines Optimisation and Innovation Centre (MOIC) as outlined in the SPPG letter dated 15th July 2025.
Participating pharmacies who have not yet submitted records relating to 6th January – 30th June 2025 are asked to do as outlined in the letter by Friday 29th August 2025.
ACTION
Contractors participating in the Pharmacy First for Shingles Pilot Service should read the SPPG letter and share with relevant members of the pharmacy team.
Queries in relation to Pharmacy First Services can be directed to local SPPG Pharmacy Advisers.
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE Chief Executive
Dear Contractor
SPPG issued correspondence dated 20 August 2025 advising that the Pharmacy First for Sore Throat Service has been extended to 31 March 2026.
SUMMARY
The SPPG letter notes that pharmacies providing Pharmacy First for Sore Throat may wish to let local GP practices know of the continued availability of the service.
Pharmacies may also wish to promote the service on social media using the Twitter and Instagram resources available on the BSO Website.
Service posters have been provided and should be displayed in participating pharmacies.
All other resources to support this service, including the service specification, consultation forms and patient group directions (PGDs) can be accessed on the BSO Website.
ACTION
Contractors providing Pharmacy First for Sore Throat should read the SPPG letter and share with relevant members of the pharmacy team.
Queries in relation to Pharmacy First Services can be directed to local SPPG Pharmacy Advisers.
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE Chief Executive
Dear Colleague
The first update of concessionary prices were granted today for August 2025:
Drug
Pack Size
Concessionary Price
Alfuzosin 2.5mg tablets
60
£7.22
Clarithromycin 250mg/5ml oral suspension
70
£10.52
Cyclizine 50mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules
Correspondence has been issued by SPPG on 18 August 2025 to those pharmacies yet to submit an evaluation survey for the Living Well campaign ‘Know your units‘.
SUMMARY
All pharmacies contracted to provide the Living Well service must complete an evaluation survey after each campaign, unless otherwise informed.
SPPG reserves the right to recoup payment for a campaign if the evaluation survey is not submitted.
The survey for the campaign ‘Know your units’ is open and can be accessed here.
The survey must be completed by 6pm Monday 1st September 2025, please ensure to reach the final screen to confirm submission.
ACTION
Contractors who have yet to complete the Living Well survey for the campaign ‘Know your units’ are asked to read the correspondence issued by SPPG on 18 August 2025 and share with relevant team members.
For any further information please contact CPNI offices.
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE Chief Executive
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