Pharmacy Care Services Weekly Updates 

The Pharmaceutical Care Services Team

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Please find below the NHS Grampian Pharmacy Care Services Weekly Updates. 

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For any archived updates you may require please email gram.pharmaceuticalcareservices@nhs.scot

 

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Friday 10th May 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 218 100524

Tiered Service Advance Paymeformnt Ination for High Cost Item

Health MOT Day (A4 poster)

Introduction to Sexual Health Course Flyer - 7 June 2024

Key Words- Access to Vaccination Management Tool (VMT), Advanced Payment for High Cost Prescriptions Items, MSc Rural Advanced Practice, Free MOT Health Day – 23rd May 2024, Introduction to Sexual Health Course – 7th June 2024, Public Health Update: Gold Standard Awards, NES Pharmacy Update – May 2024

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Friday 3rd May 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 217 030524

BASH Scotland Spring 

Chief Medical Officer- Influenza

Key Words- Seasonal Influenza, British Association for Sexual Health, BASHH, GatewayC, Cancer detection, Gold Awards

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Friday 26th April 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 216 260424

Adoport® (tacrolimus) 0.75mg Capsules Shortage

Key Words- Adoport® (tacrolimus) 0.75mg Capsules Shortage, Palliative Care Evening Education Series, Public Health Update: Gold Standard Awards

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Friday 19th April 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 215 190424

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PGD_PFS_Flucloxacillin_IA_Form

BBV Testing Kit - A4 Poster - Interactive Version

Key Words- Pharmacy First Aciclovir and Flucloxacillin PGD Revised Individual Authorisation (IA) Forms, Hepatitis B Hepatitis C and HIV Blood Borne Virus (BBV) Testing by Post, Save the Date: Training Events, Public Health Update: Gold Standard Awards

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Friday 12th April 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 214 120424

Topical Emollients: Aspire Pharma 20 January 2023

Supporting Staff in Distress and Crisis Information Sheet

Key Words- Rabies Status Change Timor-Leste for Post Exposure Rabies Assessment Consideration, Topical Emollients: Avoid Contact with Eyes - Risk of Irritation/Damage, Smoking Cessation Update: Updated Standards, PCR Changes, Service Commitment, Public Health Update: Stress Awareness Month

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Friday 5th April 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 213 050424

Guanfacine shortage April 2024

MSAN (2024)12 - Isosorbide mononitrate Monomil XL 60mg modified-release tablets - level 2 - 3 April 2024

Circular PCA(P)(2024) 03 - Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for isosorbide mononitrate (Monomil XL) 60mg modified release tablet- substitution

2024 Palliative Evening Education Sessions (Respiratory)

2024 Stopping Tobacco Smoking and Youth Vaping

Key Words- Guanfacine Shortage, Isosorbide Mononitrate (Monomil XL): MSAN and SSP, Palliative Care Evening Education Series, Smoking Cessation Update: Joint Position Statement on Tobacco Smoking and Vaping, Public Health Update: NHS Grampian April Campaigns, April NES Pharmacy Update

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Friday 29th March 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 212 290324

CP letter Efficiency Delivery

Support and Wellbeing

MedWatch Vol 5. Issue 1 March 2024

Key Words- Primary Care Changes to Prescribing to Support the Delivery of Cost Efficiencies/ Cost Avoidance, Pharmacy First Plus Service Referrals, Aberdeen in Recovery (AiR) Support, Smoking Cessation Update: Missed Submissions and Animations, Public Health Update: Support Services, MedWatch Newsletter: March 2024

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Friday 22nd March 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 211 220324

Primary Care Comms Valproate 

Aberdeenshire Period Poverty Site Info 

Sanitary Order Form Moray 

Key Words- Sodium Valproate. Verification Certificate Renewal, Rural Learning Events, Easter Monday, Period Poverty

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Friday 15th March 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 210 150324

MSAN (2024)07 - Salbutamol 2.5mg in 2.5ml nebuliser liquid unit dose vials - Update - level 2 - 8 March 2024

Healthpoint Pathways for Referral

Rx Snapshot - Aveeno Cream -No1 120324

Key Words- Salbutamol Nebule Supply Issues, Hepatitis C SLA Update, Aveeno Cream: Prescribing Snapshot, Access to Vaccination Management Tool (VMT), For Action: Prescription Staples, Palliative Care Evening Education Series, Survey of Healthcare Workers Knowledge and Attitudes about Antibiotic Use, Infection Prevention and Resistance, Smoking Cessation Update: No Smoking Day, Government Poster Campaign – IMPORTANT!, Healthpoint Services, World Oral Health Day, World TB Day

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Friday 8th March 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 209 080324

Quit For Life Video Advert

ASH Scotland No Smoking Day 2024 Toolkit

Yellow Lightbulb Poster 1 / Yellow Lightbulb Poster 2

Yellow Lightbulb Poster 3 / Yellow Lightbulb Poster 4

Key Words- Palliative Care Evening Education Series, Save the Date: Training Events, No Smoking Day, 13th March 2024, March NES Pharmacy Update

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Friday 1st March 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 208 010324

Shortage Permethrin

Epilim syrup shortage notice Feb2024

ASH Scotland No Smoking Day 2024 Toolkit

Key Words- Scabies Management, Epilim® (sodium valproate) Syrup (200mg/5ml) – Advance Notice of Shortage, Palliative Care Evening Education Series, No Smoking Day, 13th March 2024, Smoking Health Promotion Updated Resources, Eating Disorder Awareness Week, 28th February – 5th March 2024

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Friday 23rd February 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 207 230224

 Video - Quit for life

Key Words- Dissemination Error of Shingles PGD, Codeine Linctus (Codeine Oral Solutions): Reclassification to Prescription-only Medicine, Pseudoephedrine: Very Rare Risk of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) and Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction (RCVS), Community Pharmacy Public Holidays 2024-25 and Pharmacy Opening Hours, Smoking Cessation Data, Quarter 2 July – September 2023, Pharmacy Care Record (PCR) for Locums, Quit Your Way Poster

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Friday 16th February 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 206 160224

NHS campaign calendar 2024

Smoking Posters with QR Code

Key Words- Community Pharmacy Public Holidays 2024-25 and Pharmacy Opening Hours, Pre-exposure Prophylaxis – HIV Prevention, Smoking Cessation: No Smoking Day – 13th March 2024, NHS Campaign Calendar, Facebook Communication.

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Friday 9th February 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 205 090224

Migraine Information and Resources QR Code

Primary Care Workshop - 15th February

Key Words-  Migraine Management Project Webinar, Community Pharmacy Public Holiday Hours, Smoking Cessation Update: Smoking Service Visits, February NES Pharmacy Update, CPS BNF Update

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Friday 2nd February 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 204 020224

FIT Surgery Poster

Migraine Information and Resources QR Code

Primary Care Workshop - 15th February

Key Words-  Wholesalers and Medicines Availability, Out of Stock Medicines Procedure, The Drug Tariff,  Situational Awareness of Scabies, Palliative Care Evening Education Series, Migraine Management Project Webinar Update, NHS Grampian FITSurgery Website, Vaping Update, Considering Drug Interactions with Smoking.

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Friday 26th January 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 203 260124

ADHD Medicines Shortage

GP Practice Agreement: Primary Care Prescribing Efficiencies Jan24-Mar24

Keppra® to Generic Levetiracetam Primary Care Prescribing Efficiencies

PIL Generic Medicines leaflet

PIL NHSG Generic Prescribing

Policy Care Home Waste

Policy Care Home Waste Cover Letter

Shortage GLP 1

Sign Up Sheet GP Practice Agreement Primary Care Prescribing Efficiencies

Key Words-  ADHD Medicines Shortage – Requests for NHS Treatment of New Adult Patients Following Private Diagnosis, GLP-1 Shortages: NPSA Update, Primary Care Prescribing Efficiencies – GP Practice Agreement, Care Home Medication Ordering and Waste Minimisation, Palliative Care Evening Education Series, Migraine Management Project – Webinar 31st January 2024, IMPORTANT REMINDER – PCR Errors, Smoking Cessation Remuneration, Smoking Cessation Advice and Support Resources, Stop Smoking NHS App

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Friday 19th January 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 202 190124

Amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations

Migraine training Jan 2024

Children's Physio Advice line poster

Key Words-  Amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations, New Guidance for Valproate and the Pregnancy Prevention Programme, Coeliac Disease eLearning, Palliative Care Evening Education Series, Migraine training Jan 2024, Smoking/Vaping Poster Campaign, Common PCR Administrative Errors Summary, Paediatric Physiotherapy Advice Line 

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Friday 12th January 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 201 120124

VBA - Smoking Cessation

Health Promotion Poster Campaigns Poster 1 / Poster 2

Carbamazepine shortage Jan2024 

MSN 2024 004 Tegretol 200mg and 400mg PR tablets

Key Words-  Enzalutamide (Xtandi) Supplies via Community Pharmacy, Atogepant Supplies via Phoenix Wholesaler, Tegretol Stock Issues, Save the Date: Training Events, Smoking Cessation Campaign, Smoking Cessation Training, Very Brief Advice for Smoking Cessation, Health Promotion Poster Campaigns

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Friday 5th January 2024

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 200 050124

Key Words-  200th PCS Weekly Update, Save the Date: Training Events, Cytisine for Smoking Cessation, Gold Standard Pharmacy Awards, NES Pharmacy Update - January 2024, Community Pharmacy Scotland Round-Up.

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Friday 29th December 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 199 291223

Key Words-  Pharmacy First: Updated Guidance and Referral Form for Treatment of Minor Eye Conditions,  Pharmacy First: Not for Medicine Cupboard Stocks, NHS Grampian Festive Holiday Opening Hours, Community Pharmacy NHS Patient Group Directions (PGDs), Smoking Cessation Campaign, 200th Issue of the CP Update, Festive Period PCS Staffing.

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Wednesday 20th December 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 198 201223

20231207_Safety Critical Complex NaPSA_UKHSA_v1.0 (5)

Chief Medical Officer - final version - SGHD(2023)21 - Seasonal Influenza Use Of Antivirals 2023-24- 19 December 2023 KM

Winter health booklet

Key Words- ECS and PCR Access,  Festive Public Holiday Opening Hours, Carbomer Safety Alert Actions,  Antiviral Treatment for Influenza, Antimicrobial Companion App, Winter Health Booklet, Festive Period PCS Staffing.

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Friday 15th December 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 197 151223

DCMO letter - Accessing testing for those eligible for antiviral treatment - 27 November 2023

MedWatch Vol 4. Issue 5_ December 2023

Key Words- Accessing Testing for Those Eligible for Antiviral Treatment, Monthly Local Services Claims, Outlook 365 Sign-in Issues on Shared Computers, Pharmacy First Patient Information Leaflet – Albanian, Pharmacy First for People Seeking Asylum, Public Health Update: Finding Relevant Services in Grampian, Medwatch Newsletter - December 2023.

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Friday 8th December 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 196 081223

Support Services

Right care, right place

Key Words- Paracetamol PGD, Save the Date: Training Events,  Pen Cycle Webpage Access Issues, New Poster Campaign – Right Care, Right Place, Useful services for those in need in Aberdeen City, NES Pharmacy December Update.

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Friday 1st December 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 195 011223

Carbomer Eye Drop Recall and Shortage Nov23

Advice ADHD Supply PIL

Tobacco Vaping Framework Roadmap 2034

Key Words- Pharmacist Independent Prescribers, Migraine Management Workshop Follow-Up, Carbomer Eye Drops: Recall and Supply Issues,  ADHD Supply PIL, Smoking Cessation: Tobacco and Vaping Framework, Roadmap to 2034, Ask for Ani, World Aids Day.

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Friday 24th November 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 194 241123

Language Line CP User Guide

Key Words- Area Pharmaceutical Committee (APC), Language Line and TransMedD, Potentially infectious skin conditions in people seeking asylum, SPS: Refrigerated Medicines Tool, Festive Public Holidays CP Opening Times, Asthma and COPD Studies: Pharmacies Wanted, Liraglutide (Saxenda®) and semaglutide (Wegovy®) for weight management - not
recommended for prescribing within NHS Grampian, Financial Advice and Support Available, World Aids Day 2023: Get Checked.

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Friday 17th November 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 193 171123

A3 Poster - FITSurgery

Key Words- PGD Paracetamol 120mg/5mL Oral Suspension at the time of administration of Meningococcal Group B Conjugate (Bexsero) Vaccine, Compliance Aid – Medicines Stability, Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 18th – 24th November 2023, FITSurgery Service, Alcohol and Diabetes.

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Friday 10th November 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 192 101123

MedWatch November Newsletter

Key Words- Parkinson’s UK ‘Get It On Time’ Campaign, Smoking Cessation Update: Help to Quit Vaping, Brush Up Campaign and Mouth Cancer Awareness, #MedSafetyWeek 2023, November Medwatch Newsletter, NES Pharmacy Update – November 2023.

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Friday 3rd November 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 191 031123

Key Words- Reminder: National Naloxone Service, Community Pharmacy Delivery Scam Alert, Coeliac Disease Training and Gluten Free Food Service, Smoking Data for Quarter 1, April - June 2023

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Friday 27th October 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 190 271023

Introduction to Sexual Health Course Flyer - 3 November 2023

Realistic Medicine Conference Programme

Save the Date - Fitters Forum Update - 4 December 2023

Circular PCA(P)(2023)39 - PHS poster campaigns update - 25 October 2023

Childhood Vaccination in Grampian Survey 2023 - Flyer (V1) 

Childhood Vaccination in Grampian Survey 2023 - Flyer (V2)

Inhaler Sustainability Poster

Key Words- National Naloxone Service Go Live Monday 30th October, MHRA Guidance – Dispensing Valproate Products, Save the Date: Training Events, Childhood Vaccination in Children Questionnaire Posters, Smoking Cessation Update: Smoke Free Generation, Inhaler Sustainability, New Mandatory Poster Campaigns

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Friday 20th October 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 189 201023

Buccal Midazolam Oct 2023

Buprenorphine Patches Oct 2023

Introduction to Sexual Health Course Flyer - 3 November 2023

Childhood Vaccination in Grampian Survey 2023 - Flyer (V1) 

Childhood Vaccination in Grampian Survey 2023 - Flyer (V2)

Osteoporosis Poster

Osteoporosis 5 Steps

Key Words- ADHD Medicine Supply Issues: Advice for Patients, Parents and Carers, Buccal Midazolam Preparations for Prescribing in Paediatrics, Prescribing of ‘Higher’ Strength Buprenorphine Transdermal Patches, Syringe Pump Referral Line, Elastic Hosiery Prescriptions, Gluten Free Food Service: NHS Inform, GP Practice Protected Learning Time (PLT), Introduction to Sexual Health, Childhood Vaccination in Children Questionnaire Posters, Smoking Cessation Training 24th October 2023, World Osteoporosis Day

 

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Friday 13th October 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 188 131023

Introduction to Sexual Health Course Flyer - 3 November 2023

Pharmacist Support Pharmacist ACT Now 2023

Key Words- Private Flu Missing Batch Numbers, ADHD Medication Shortages, Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) Q&A session, Introduction to Sexual Health Course, Pharmacy Support ACT Now Pharmacist Campaign, World Menopause Day, October NES Pharmacy Update

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Friday 6th October 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 187 061023

Elvanse shortage_October 2023

Equasym XL capsules shortage_October 2023

Guanfacine shortage_October 2023

T1 Methylphenidate MR tab shortage_October 2023

Working Health Services Flyer

Key Words- G-OPES Update, RADAR Update on Public Health Intelligence, Naloxone Session Feedback, Naloxone TURAS module, NHSG Travel Health Service Update, Gluten Free Food Service (GFFS) Update, NHSG Working Health Service, Improving Migraine Management, ADHD Medication Shortages, Buccal Midazolam Preparations for Prescribing in Paedriatrics, Suboxone Sublingal Tablets, Smoking Cessation Training Update, Sober October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mental Health Awareness Day

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Friday 29th September 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 186 290923

Early Bird Poster Campaign

Key Words- Naloxone Emergency Supply Service and Training, Online Private Prescriptions, Private Resquisitions, Care Home Waste Survey, Realistic Medicine and Value Based Health and Care Conference, Be the Early Bird Poster Campaign, Who wants an October challenge?!, World Pharmacist Day

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Friday 22nd September 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 185 220923

Detect Cancer Earlier Programme - Stakeholder Toolkit

Key Words- Pharmacy Technician Fitness to Practise and Professionalism Webinar, Care Home Waste Survey, New Community Pharmacy Scotland Poster Campaign, Alzheimer Awareness Week, National Eye Health Week, Organ Donation Awareness Week, NES September Update

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Friday 15th September 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 184 150923

Key Words- Migraine Management Training Events, Pharmacy Technician Fitness to Practise and Professionalism Webinar, Vaping Update, Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Period Poverty Update

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Friday 8th September 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 183 080923

Sepsis Awareness Month

Aug 2023 Letter to All Community Pharmacists Re Supply of Specials

Grampian Specials List Aug 2023

Specials Appendix 3

Guide_Specials May 2023

Scabies - Management in Community

MedWatch Vol.4 Issue 3 September 2023

Key Words- COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment Service Updated Number, Migraine Management Training Events, Stoma Appliances, Scabies - Management in Community Settings, Updated Specials Guidance, September MedWatch Newsletter, Sepsis Awareness month. World Suicide Awareness Day, Organ Donation Week

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Friday 1st September 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 182 010923

HEMPA SOP

Sepsis Awareness Month

Key Words- COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment Service Updated Number, Migraine Management Training Events, Use of 'Induction Switch' App, Care Home Waste Survey, Sick Day Rule Cards, HEMPA SOP, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Leaflets/Postcards, Sepsis Awareness month.

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Friday 25th August 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 181 250823

GPhC Pharmacy Team Toolkit Learning From Incidents

Keeping Patients Safe

PC70 Revised

Naloxone Training Flyer

Key Words- Migraine Management Training Events, Pharmacy Technician Fitness to Practise and Professionalism Webinar, Duty of Candour Resources, Revised PC70 Form, International Overdose Awareness Day 31st August, Care Home Waste Survey, Locum Pack 2023-24, Sign Up to Scotland's Charter to Support a Smoke Free Generation by 2034, Tobacco Policy for All Staff, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccinations.

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Friday 18th August 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 180 180823

Psychotropics and Smoking 

FINAL A5 Flyer Abshire MH Improvement & Wellbeing Service - Print Ready

HFSV-A6-postcard-v6.1-Aug-2019

Scottish Fire and Rescue Services Leaflets

Feedback - Engagement on the Impact of the Cost of Living

Key Words- DPP Webinar, Migraine Management Training Events, Pharmacy Technician Fitness to Practise and Professionalism Webinar, Engagment on the Impact of the Cost of Living, Sick Day Rules, HIV Medicine Supply via CP, Effects of smoking on Psychotropic Drugs, Mental Health and Improvement Services, Scottish Fire and Rescue Services Leaflets/HFSV Postcards

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Friday 11th August 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 179 110823

Grampian Diabetes MCN Professional Conference Programme

Obesity Action Scotland Grampian

Key Words- DPP Webinar, MCN Diabetes Conference, Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Support, Obesity Action Scotland: Healthy Weight Grampian, NES August Pharmacy Update

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Friday 4th August 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 178 040823

Approved List V24 - from 1 August 2023

Prescribable Gluten-Free Food List May 2023 (V9) Patients Copy

Prescribable Gluten-Free Food List May 2023 (V9) Pharmacy-Dietetic Copy

APC_Election_Flyer_Nomination_Form_Sept_2023_Aug_2026

Intelligence gathering for suspected harmful substances

SFRS Postcard

Skin Creams Alert Leaflet

Key Words- Pharmacy First Approved List V24, Gluten Free Food Service (GFFS) Formulary, APC Election Flyer, Intelligence Gathering for Suspected Harmful Substances, Using Text Messages within Smoking Cessation Services, Vaping Support, Try Dry App Launch!, Scottish Fire and Rescue Services Postcard and Leaflets, Skin Creams: Alert, The Happy Place: The Power of a Question

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Friday 28th July 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 177 280723

Atomoxetine_Shortage_UPDATE July23

Disopyramide Update

Key Words- Disopyramide, Rifinah Tablets, New HIV Pharmacist, August Training Sessions, Smoking Cessation Text Message Trial, Period Poverty, Public Health Palliative Care Survey, World Hepatitis Day 28th July, Grampian Trainee Pharmacist Shortlisted for National C+D Award

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Friday 21st July 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 176 210723

Adoport Final 200723

AMS Digital Programme Update CP Final Version April 23 Rev July 23 v5 18072023

PCR Errors How to Avoid

Key Words- CPS and SG Funding Agreement Reached, Adoport Supplies, DPP Webinar 23rd August, Emailed Prescriptions, Vaping Support, PCR Errors and Missed Submissions, Health Promotion/Information Resources Service, Buchanhaven Pharmacy Scoops Local Award

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Friday 14th July 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 175 140723

SFRS Postcard mail out

Disulfram Shortage July 2023

Healthpoint Video 

Key Words- Shortage of disulfiram 200mg tablets, NES Pharmacy: Designated Prescribing Practitioner Webinar, Emailed Prescriptions, Compression Hosiery Prescriptions, Buvidal Dispensing, Updated Pharmacy Stop Smoking Service Pack, Healthpoint Services, Public Health Services Pharmacy Visits, Aberdeenshire and Moray Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Leaflets/HFSV Postcards

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Friday 7th July 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 174 070723

APC Election Flyer Nomination Form

GLP-1_intermittent stock supplies_June2023

Pharmacy Waste Segregation version 2

Key Words- Glucagon-like peptide (GLP1) receptor agonists, Pharmacy Waste Segregation, NEW RESOURCE: Opoiod Replacement Therapy Treatment Video, Nomination of Members to the Area Pharmaceutical Committee (APC), Vaping Support Requests in Community Pharmacies, Public Health Pharmacy Visits, Health Promotion/Info Resources Service, World Hepatitis Day - 28th July 2023, Period Poverty

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Friday 30th June 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 173 300623

Gluten Free Food Service Screenshots

Aberdeenshire Mental Health Improvement & Wellbeing Service

Medication Recovery and Me - WESTHILL

Pharmacy Technician's Professionalism and Professional Identity Study

Key Words- Gluten Free Food Service: Patient Order Requests, Aberdeenshire Mental Health Improvement & Wellbeing Service, Pharmacy Technician Study, Vaping Support Requests in Community Pharmacies, Medication Recovery and Me, Alcohol Awareness Week 3rd - 9th July 2023

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Friday 23rd June 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 172 230623

Semaglutide (Ozempic®)_imtermittent stock supplies_June2023

Semaglutide (Ozempic®) 1mg-0.74ml_SPS_June2023

Statement_SaxendaWegovy

Nitrofurantoin: Monitoring Guide for Adults

Aberdeen in Recovery - Open Days Flyer

Key Words- Shortage of Semaglutide (Ozempic®), Liraglutide (Saxenda®) and Semaglutide (Wegovy®) for Weight Management: Updated Information, Nitrofurantoin: Monitoring Guidance for Adults, Pharmacy First Service Claims: Hay Fever PGD Products, Pharmacy Training in Migraine Management Survey, Aberdeen in Recovery: Open Days 26th and 27th June 2023, Vaping Support Requests in Community Pharmacies, Alcohol Awareness Week 3rd - 9th July 2023

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Friday 16th June 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 171 160623

NHSGMCN_COPD

NHSGMCN_asthma

Guidance for Healthcare Staff within NHS Grampian on working with the Pharmaceutical Industry and Suppliers of Prescribable Healthcare Products: Version 4.

MedWatch_Vol. 4 Issue 2 June 2023

Key Words- Guidance for Healthcare Staff within NHS Grampian on working with the Pharmaceutical Industry and Suppliers of Prescribable Healthcare Products, Updated Guidance for COPD and Asthma Management, Pharmacy Training in Migraine Management Survey, NHS NSS Practitioner Services Survey, Are You Interested In Becoming a Community Pharmacy Independent Prescriber (CHIP)?, Emails to General Practice Mailboxes, World Men's Health Week, Diabete's Week, Medwatch June Newsletter

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Friday 9th June 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 170 090623

CLAN - Adult referral poster

Save the Date - Supporting People With Advanced Cancer Webinar

Save the Date - Virtual Prescribing Conference

Key Words- Supporting People With Advanced Cancer Webinar, Save the date - Virtual Prescribing Conference, Management of Medication Shortages, Are You Interested In Becoming a Community Pharmacy Independent Prescriber (CHIP)?, CLAN Cancer Support Services, Carers Week

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Friday 2nd June 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 169 020623

MVC 230128 D02 Holiday Healthcare

Key Words- Suicide Prevention Training dates, Incidents Involving Patient Data, Holiday Healthcare, Patient GP Registration Assistance, Gluten Free Food Service (GFFS), Bike Week 100, Carers Week

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Friday 26th May 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 168 260523

National Wellbeing Hub Poster

Grampian Guidance Launch Access

Pharmacy First Referral Claims Diagram

Key Words- Pharmacy First Referral Claims, New: Grampian Guidance Access, Mexiletine Supplies, Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival, NHS Scotland National Infection Prevention and Control Manual (NIPCM), National Wellbeing Hub (NWH)

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Friday 19th May 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 167 190523

Introduction to Sexual Health Course Flyer - 2 June 2023

Consultation on third sector drug and alcohol services in Aberdeen City

QR code - Grampian Sexual Health Services website

EC for Pharmacists Presentation

Key Words- Introduction to Sexual Health Training, Pharmacy Substance Use Training, EHC Refresher Resources, Consultation on Third Sector Drug and Alcohol Services in Aberdeen City, Support to Stop Vaping, Smoking Cessation Training Reminder

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Friday 12th May 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 166 120523

nDCVP Key Differences Guide v3.0

nDCVP Webinar Transcript 20230427 V1.0

2023-04-27 nDCVP Contractor Webinar

Language Line CP Update May 2023

COVID19 - Facemasks - DL - Removal of Extended Use of Face Masks and Face Coverings in Healthcare Settings

Key Words- Withdrawal of COVID-19 Extended Use of Face Masks and Coverings, New Data Capture Validation and Pricing (nDCVP), NHS Grampian Language Line, Signature Rx Electronic Private Prescriptions, Patient GP Registration Assistance, Trauma-Informed Responses to Sexual Assault Disclosure in Moray,  Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival

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Friday 5th May 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 165 050523

Example: NHS24 Contact Record

Hand Hygiene Printable Poster

Key Words- NHS24 Contact Record, Your Pharmacy ReportNHSG Locum Distribution List, Public Health Update: May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, World Hygiene Day - 5th May 2023, The Happy Place: Asda Pharmacy Patient Feedback, Community Pharmacy Champion Contact Details.

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Friday 28th April 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 164 280423

Alcura HepC Order Form - Update

Key Words- Alcura HepC Order Form Update, Nitrofurantoin: Adverse Drug Reactions, NHSG Locum Distribution List, Public Health Update: May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, SUS Update: New and Updated Prescribing Guidance for People Who Experience Problematic Drug or Alcohol Use, Easy Access to Drug/Alcohol Services in Aberdeenshire: Step-In, The Happy Place: Laura Karim and Douglas Forsyth, Community Pharmacy Champion Contact Details.

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Friday 21st April 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 163 210423

SLA Single Sign Up Sheet 2023-24

SUS Patient Numbers Audit

AMS Digital Programme Update

Gluten Free Food Service Screenshots

Key Words- Abiraterone Prescriptions, CoPPr, NEW: Gluten Free Food Service, SUS Patient Audit, SLA Single Sign Up Sheet 2023-24, SLA Contract Pack 2023-24, Respiratory Evening Training, Respiratory MCN Conference, Public Health Poster Campaign - Lyme Disease, AMS Digital Programme Update

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Friday 14th April 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 162 140423

SLA Single Sign Up Sheet 2023-24

Key Words- SLA Single Sign Up Sheet 2023-24, SLA Contract Pack 2023-24, Support to Stop Vaping, Live Life Well - Live, Life Aberdeenshire, NES Pharmacy Update, Chloramphenicol Eye Drops

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Friday 7th April 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 161 070423

SMS Patient Numbers NHS Grampian March 2023

Key Words- SMS Patient Number Audit, SLA Contract Pack 2023-24, Substance Misuse Service Renamed as the Substance Use Service, Non-Medical Prescribers Barcoded Prescription Forms-Vision Update, Public Health Champions Update, CO Monitoring Update, Sign up to Scotland's Charter - Support a Smoke Free Generation by 2034!

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Friday 31st March 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 160 310323

COVID Care Home Guidance Withdrawal Letter March 2023

Guidance Sheet: NHS Pharmacy First Scotland in the Care Home Setting - V2

SMS Patient Numbers NHS Grampian March 2023

Key Words- Workload Pressure Audit, SMS Patient Number Audit, SLA Contract Pack 2023-24, Non-Medical Prescribers Barcoded Prescription Forms-Vision, Care Home Medicines Withdrawal of COVID Guidance, Support to Stop Vaping, Seeking Public Health Champions

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Friday 24th March 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 159 240323

Community Gathering Flyer - 13th May 

Key Words- Public Emergency Alerts, Annual Contractor Pack Evening Recording, IEP/Needle Exchange Evening Recording, Workload Pressures Audit, Support to Stop Vaping, Seeking Public Health Champions, Public Health Poster Campaign, Aberdeen Community Gathering 13th May, Young Carer Support, Hepatitis Scotland Awareness Sessions

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Friday 17th March 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 158 170323

Key Words- Power Resilience, Contractor Pack Evening Session, Stop Vaping contact, Public Health Champions, Poster Campaign, Eliminate Hepatitis C, Facebook Page

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Friday 10th March 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 157 100323

IEP Training 13th March

Key Words- ECS Access, Strathclyde University Research, Power Resilience, IEP Training Evening, Annual Contractor Pack Training Evening,  Facebook Page

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Friday 3rd March 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 156 030323

Appendix J - NETS failure

Power Resilience Appendix H - Vaccination Centres NETS failure

Power Resilience Appendix I - Community Pharmacy ROTA disconnection

Master Rota disconnection areas updated 25-1-23

Power Resilience NHSG Powerpoint Primary Care 31-1-23

Key Words- Non Medical Prescribers Barcoded Prescription Forms, Prescriptions for Abiraterone and Zytiga, Patient Alert: CPUS requests, power resilience training, Annual Contractor Pack Training Evening, No Smoking Day, Facebook Page

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Friday 24th February 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 155 240223

Yellow lightbulb smoking posters with QR code

Guide_PrescRespSecPrimCare

 

Key Words- Non Medical Prescribers Barcoded Prescription Forms, Cold Calling, Nomad Delivery Charges, Transfer of Prescribing From Secondary Care to Primary Care, No Smoking Day, Power Outages Training, Facebook Page

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Friday 17th February 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 154 170223

PCS Weekly Update Power Cuts Planned and Unplanned 

Insuman Discontinuation Supply-HCP Letter

Isuman- HSCP Letter 2

Key Words-Power Outages -Withdrawal of SAPG guidance on Antibiotic management of Group A Streptococcus for Children -Discontinuation of Insuman Products-February Pharmacy Closures-Reminder: Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways (DPDP) Programme EventReminder: Migraine Education Event

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Friday 10th February 2023

 PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 153

GMED Direct Referral 

Policy For Vaccine Handling 

SOP Appendix 1

Key Words-Power Outage Planning Policy for Handling Vaccines and Refrigerate Pharmaceutical Products, GMED Direct Referral, Truss Fitting, Public Holiday Opening Hours, IEP Training, Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathway (DPDP) Programme Event, Migraine Education Event, Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival, Seeking Public Health Champions

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Friday 3rd February 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 152

Appendix 1 

CP Letter Efficiency Delivery 

GMED Direct Referral 

Policy for Vaccine Handling 

Shared Learning Points Fentanyl 

Key Words- Emergency Care Summary, Power Outage Planning, Policy for Handling Vaccines and Refrigerate Pharmaceutical Products. Fentanyl Patch Dose Conversion, Truss Fitting, GMED Direct Referral, King’s Coronation, IEP Training, PCR Errors, Seeking Public Health Champions, Moray and Aberdeenshire Champion Vacancies

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Friday 27th January  2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 151 270123

Accessing Telephone Interpreter

CGD Language Line Poster

Text PCT 

Extended Release Methylphenidate

GMED Direct Referral

IEP Training Promo

Very Brief Advice 

Key Words- "GMED Direct Referral" "Direct Referral Pathway" "Kings Coronation" "Interpreter Language Line" "IEP Training Register" "Methlphenidate Supply Issues" "3A technique" "Pubic Health Champions" 

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Friday 20th January  2023

PCS Weekly Update- Vol1 Issue 150 200123

PCS Weekly Update- Power Cuts Planned and Unplanned 

Rota Load Disconnect Brief 

Key Words- "Power Cuts Load Disconnect" "TSB Emergency Flee Fund" "Domestic Abuse" "Healthy Start Vitamins" 

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Friday 13th January  2022

PCS Weekly Update- Vol1 Issue 149 

PCS Power Cuts Guidance 

Smoking Cessation Posters 

Key Words- "Power Cuts Guidance" " Pharmacy Closures on website" "Moray North Aberdeenshire Pharmacy Champion" "Kings Coronation" "EHC Referrals"  "Smoking Health Promotion" 

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Friday 6th January 2023

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 148

Power Cuts - Planned and Unplanned

PCCT Closure Report Template

IEP Training Promo

Key Words- "Power Cuts - Planned and Unplanned" "EHC Referrals for" "Insulin Pen Recycling" "IEP Online Training" "GMED Queries"

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Friday 30th December 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 147

Pharmacy Opening Hours 1st-3rd Jan

2022-12-28 Four-day public holiday - CPO letter to community pharmacy

MSAN (2022)07 - Antibiotics for the treatment of Group A Strep - UPDATE - level 3 - 30 December 2022

Circular PCA(P)(2022) 43 - Amendments to SSPs for Phenoxymethylpenicillin products and reactivation of SSP for Estraderm MX 100 mcg patch FINAL

Key Words- "Strep A and Antibiotics" "GMED Referrals" "CP Festive Opening Hours" "A New Year" 

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Friday 23rd December 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 146

Staff Wellbeing Support

Festive Planning Joint Letter to Pharmacy Contractors

Antibiotic supplies for Group A Strep

Key Words- "Strep A and Antibiotics" "GMED Referrals" "Festive Planning" "PCS Facebook Page" "Winter Wellness" "Support over the Festive Period"

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Friday 16th December 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 145

Naloxone Advert

Antibiotic management of Group A Streptococcus (GAS, Strep. pyogenes) infection in children age 18 and under

Key Words- "Strep A" "Emergency Care Summary" "PCS Facebook Page" "Winter Wellness" "Health Promotion" "Naloxone Campaign" "Charitable Pharmacies"

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Friday 9th December 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 144

Alternative to Phenoxymethylpenicillian 

Generalised PHS Letter 

Inhaler returns 

StrepA Weekend Coms

Supplemental Dosing 

TPM Database 

Using solid oral dosage form

Key Words- "Strep A Update" "NES Prescribing Database" "Aspire Pharma Epimax Barrier Cream" "Nitrofurantoin NOT Permitted" "Asthma Inhaler Returns" "Medwatch December Newsletter"

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Friday 2nd December 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 143

Ask Them About Suicide 

Got Naloxone 

Poster Info 

Poster Info2

Preventing DRD 

Trusses Info

Key Words- "Naloxone" "Suicide Awareness" "Trusses Information"

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Friday 25th November 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 142

PHS Poster Campaign

Key Words- "Vaccines to 50-64" " Scottish Healthcare Awards 2022" "Positive Solutions Texting Issue" "Public Health Champions" "Winter Health Promo" "Enteral Feeding Products" "Omeprazole 20mg" 

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Friday 18th November 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 141 

NHSG EUCAST 

HETF Winter Planning 

Closure SOP

AAH Flu Ordering 

Key Words- "Flu Order Form" "Weather Warning" "Training Event" "Bad weather leaflets" "Dietitian Update" 

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Friday 11th November 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol 1 Issue 140

NovoRapid FlexPen 100unitsml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens - Shortage - 081122

The effect of Smoking on Psychotropic drugs

Key Words- "Covid-19 Service" "Flu Service" "Effect of Smoking on Psychotropic drugs" "Medicines Information Training" "Bridging Contraception PGD" "Pharmacy First PGD" "NovoRapid FlexPens Shortage" "Prenoxad Missing Needles" "Scottish Healthcare Awards 2022" 

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Friday 4th November 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol 1 Issue 139

Circular PCA(P)(2022)31

Medwatch_Vol3_Issue_3

RCN 22-04 Insulin Pen Devices v2

Key Words- "Covid-19 Service" "Flu Service" "CO Monitoring" "Healthpoint Contacts Smoking" "Medicines Information Training" "NSAIDs Advice Survey" "Bridging Contraception PGD" "Pharmacy First PGD" "PCA(P)(2022)31" "Medwatch Newsletter" "Naloxone for Emergency Administration"

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Friday 28th October 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol 1 Issue 138

NES Pharmacy Sore throat resource flyer

NHS Pharmacy First Scotland GP Information

Key Words- "Covid-19 Service" "Flu Service" "CO Monitoring Survey" "PCR Errors Smoking" "DPP Drop In Sessions" "Stoma Resource" "Public Protection Modules" "Sore Throat Resource" "Pharmacy First" "Defibrillator Finder"

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Friday 21st October 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol 1 Issue 137

Key Words- "Covid-19 Service" "Flu Service" "CO Monitoring Survey" "PCR Errors Smoking" "DPP Drop In Sessions" "Tariff Prices" "Optometrist Referrals"

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Friday 14th October 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol 1 Issue 136

Aldara 5% cream shortage 

GPs GMED NHS24 

Key Words- "CPUS Prescribing" "Permethrin Pharmacy First Scabies" "GMED prof to prof" "First contact physiotherpists" "Abiraterone/Zytiga" "Aldara Shortage"

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Friday 7th October 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol 1 Issue 135 

PGD Influenza 

AAH Flu Ordering Open 

Key Words- "Flu Ordering" "LAIV Flu Ordering" "CO Monitoring Survey" "PCR Errors Smoking"  "NES Pharmacy drop in Sessions" "NES Funded Independent places" "Teaching session for pharmacy" "Website log in error" 

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Friday 30th September 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 134 

Temazepam Shortage 

Key Words- "Covid and Flu Clinics" "Losec MUPS Shortage" "Temazepam Shortage" "BLS Booking" 

 

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Friday 23rd September 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 133

Business Continuity Plan Template 

Circular PCS 27-Prescription Stationery 

PGD Fusidic Acid 

PGD Appendix 1

PGD Appendix 2

PGD Appendix 3

PGD Trimethoprim

PGD Appendix 1

PGD Appendix 3

PGD Appendix 4

Key Words- "Use of FRSM in healthcare" "Business Continuity Planning" "Flu and Covid Clinics" "Pharmacy First PGDs"  "Fusidic Acid" "Trimethoprim"

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Friday 16th September 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 132 160922

Sunday Rota SLA 

We Care 

BLS Booking Aberdeen City 

BLS Booking Aberdeenshire N 

BLS Booking Aberdeenshire S 

Key Words- "Public Holidays" "Pharmacy First Approved List" "BLS Booking" "Sunday Rota"

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Friday 9th September 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 131 090922

Stoma Guidance 

GPPPC

Key Words- "Workforce Survey" "Hospital Smoking Ban" "Stoma/Colorectal Specialist" "Lung Cancer Poster" "NHSG Good Prescribing Guide" "Realistic Medicine" "Unscheduled Care PGD" "Pharmacy First PGD" "Smoking Pack" "Influenza Service" "Premises Checklist"

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Friday 2nd September 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 130

2022-08-31-increase-in-gonorrhoea-diagnoses-across-scotland

Key Words- "Increased Diagnoses of Gonorrhea" "New Guidance Concerning Lamotrigine and Contraception" "Community Pharmacy Work Flow Survey" "Smoking Cessation E-Learning" "Teach & Treat Hubs" 

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Friday 26th August 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 129

Morphine Sulphate Prescribing Guide - Temporary Information August 2022

Mexiletine letter Aug 2022

IOAD 22

Key Words- "Autumn Winter Vaccination Programme Survey" "Community Pharmacy Work Flow Survey" "Gina 10mg Vaginal Tablets (Estradiol) Reclassification" "Overdose Awareness Day" "Shortec Liquid 1mg/ml oral solution & Shortec 10mg/ml concentrate oral solution" "Mexiletine" "Morphine Sulphate Prescribing Guide for Home Births"

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Friday 19th August 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 128

Smoking Training Session 

Duncan Hill Training Session

 

Key Words- "Travel Clinics VMT" "GOPES" "Smoking Cessation Training" "Smoking Referrals" "Suboxone Film Training" "Pharmacy First Ask me Anything" "Suicide Prevention Training"  

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Friday 12th August 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 127 

MSN Aripiprazole 

Key Words- "Travel VMT" "Mental Health Open Day Event" "Suicide Prevention Training" "GMED Contingency Protocols" 

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Friday 5th August 2022

PCS Weekly update Vol 1 Issue 126 050822

GMED Email Example

Key Words- "Travel VMT" "GMED Prescription Emails" "Agency Referral Email" "Suicide Prevention Training" 

 

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Friday 29th July 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 125 290722

Alendronic Acid 70mg Tablets Price Adjustment and Short Supply Flag

Key Words- " Alendronic Acid" "Emergency Naloxone Stock Levels" "Drug related deaths" "Travel Clinics VMT" "Lung Cancer Awareness" 

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Friday 22nd July 2022

PCS Weekly Update Vol1 Issue 124 220722

2022 Palliative Care Network Core Drug List

Alendronic Acid 70mg Tablets Shortage Info 

Key Words- " Alendronic Acid" "Citalopram 20mg" " Hydrated using Substances" "Indivior Training" "Smoking Cessation PCR" "Crime Prevention" "Right Care Right Place" "Updated Palliative Care Meds List" "GP Mailboxes" 

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Friday 15th July 2022

PCS Covid Update Vol1 Issue 123 150722

Common Questions about Hep C 

Hep C A3 Poster

Indivior Pharmacy Training 

Lyme Disease 

World Hepatitis Day 2022

Key Words- " Wear masks" "Closures" "locums" "Medication Shortages" "Smoking Letters" "Lyme Disease" "Hepatitis" "Indivior Training"

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Friday 8th July 2022

PCS Covid Update Vol1 Issue 122 080722

MedWatch Vol3

News Release for Animation 

Sharing Learning Sandok 

Statement TG Prescribing 

Key Words- " Closures" "Locum" "control Drug" "Smoking Data" "October-December 2021" "Refugees" "Testosterone" "Aids its over" 

 

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Friday 1st July 2022

PCS Covid Update Vol1 Issue 121 010722

NHS Payment Form 

Patient Safety Day 

Strategic Framework Meds 

 

Key Words- "Temporary Lunch Closures" " PCCT Claim Workbook" "Approved List Update" "Designated Prescribing Practitioner" "Drug shortages, Stock Availability" "Pharmacy Champion Recruitment" "World Patient Safety Day" 

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Friday 24th June 2022

PCS Covid Update Vol1 Issue 120 240622

Keeping-patients-safe

GPHC pharmacy team toolkit 

Key Words- "National Trauma Training Programme Webinar" "Duty of Candour Resources" "Training requirements" "SLA TURAS" "Opinion Survey"

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Friday 17th June 2022

PCS Covid Update Vol1 Issue 119 170622

Community Pharmacy SOP for Closure 2021

CPS Job Advert 

Poster- Aberdeenshire Drug- North East 

Key Words- "Pharmacy Closures" "PPE" "Improvement Grants 2022" "Studentship" "PHD Course" "Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership" "Paperless Dispensing" "PCR Log In Changes" "Buvidal Administration Service" 

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Friday 10th June 2022

PCS Covid Update Vol1 Issue 118 100622

Key Words- "PCR Log In" "PCRUA" "Internet Explorer" "Monthly Claims" "Budival EOI" "Sick Lines" "ECS Access" "Pharmacy First Leaflet Translations" "Languages" "DPP Webinar" "Public Health Practitioner" 

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Friday 27th May 2022

PCS Covid Update Vol1 Issue 117 270522

Capsaicin Cream Shortage Info 

DCMO Letter Ukraine

HRT SSP

Medwatch Vol3 

Ukraine Version PF Info

 Key Words- " Monkeypox Awareness" "Wholesaler Closure" "Ukrainian Refugee Arrival" "HRT Shortage SSP" "Serious Shortage Protocols" "Estradiol" "Optometry Pharmacy First" "cetitizine liquid" "hayfever" "Sexual health contact" "capsaicin cream" "Medwatch"

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Friday 20th May 2022

PCS Covid Update Vol1 Issue 116 200522

Saxenda Statement 

LFD Testing Flowchart

Risk Assessment Covid 

 Key Words- "PCS Update Feedback Survey" "LFD Testing Flowchart" "Liraglutide" "Saxenda" "Weight Loss Management Info" "Disallowed Items Pharmacy First" "Approved List 1st May"

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Friday 13th May 2022

PCS Covid Update Vol1 Issue 115 130522

Non-Pharmacist AMS 

Pharmacist AMS

QR Code 

Non Pharm QR Code

 Key Words- "Pharmacy First Formulary" "Pharmacy Funding" "PHS Poster" "Sexual Health" "Antimicrobial Stewardship" "Gypsy Traveller Community" "Covid Guidance" "SLA Contract Pack" 

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Friday 6th May 2022

PCS Covid Update Vol1 Issue 114 060522

BreastFeeding Doc

  Key Words- "COVID Guidance" "Shortage Protocols" "HRT" "Breastfeeding Friendly" "SLA Contract Pack" "Locum Pack" "Locum Evening"