Thursday 11th September 2025   

Welcome to your weekly injection of local and national pharmacy news. As always, if you have any feedback or comments, please contact us by email at admin@cpdevon.org.uk.

Our conference takes place in 2 days' time and there are still a very limited number of places left available. Not sure what's happening? Take a look at our conference brochure here.
 
Too tired...too busy? Here's how we can help! Our conference has expert speakers, both national and local, who will be able to help you navigate your way round and maximise the opportunities offered through the NHS Pharmacy Services, manage work overload, look at the skill mix in your pharmacy, manage clinical uncertainty, find out about training and development opportunities and much more. Do you know what the Genius Grid is? No, neither do we, but we will by the end of the day!
 
Come along and help us also celebrate success at our Pharmacy Awards Ceremony in the afternoon. The conference is free to attend and offers a great chance to network.  
 
Book here today.

Do you need to complete the PQS Action Plan for Palliative and End of Life Medicines (2025/26)?

By 31st March 2026, all pharmacy owners must have a documented action plan in place to support patients when the 16 critical palliative and end of life medicines and/or parenteral haloperidol are unavailable at their pharmacy. This requirement applies regardless of whether your pharmacy routinely stocks these medicines, and is essential to qualify for payment under the Medicines Safety & Optimisation domain.

What the Action Plan Must Include:

• Awareness of any locally commissioned palliative care services, including on-call and delivery arrangements.

• A list of community pharmacies in your area that stock the 16 critical medicines, and the ability to check the Directory of Services (DoS) to locate pharmacies with stock.

• Information on where parenteral haloperidol can be accessed locally, including any commissioned services.

• Awareness of additional support services for patients, relatives, and carers.

Useful Resources to Support Your Action Plan:

• South & West Devon Palliative Care Guidance, details local services, contact details and resources

• North & East Devon Palliative Care Guidance, local services, contact details and resources

• One Devon Access to Urgent Specialist Medicines. Service specification and list of pharmacies providing the service

• Marie Curie Palliative Care Knowledge Zone. Provides a wide range of information and guidance for professionals on palliative care. 

All Devon and Torbay pharmacies need to keep a look out in their shared mailboxes for emergency hormone and contraception contracts. It is important that you sign up as this will assist with future commissioning of sexual health services.

If you have any queries, please contact us at the LPC on 01392 719604.

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