Multi-compartment Compliance Aids (MCA's)

NHS Lothian process for the distribution of Multi-compartment Compliance Aids (MCAs) to Community Pharmacy

From the 1st May 2014 NHS Lothian  moved from a distribution model to a reimbursement model in line with the majority of Health Boards across Scotland.

 

What does this mean for you?

  • Those pharmacies who wish to use the process to order MCAs  will be required to complete an application form to join reimbursement scheme. 
  • Following registration each contractor will be required to complete a monthly return form which will trigger the reimbursement payment for the number of devices used.
  • The invoice for the purchase of the MCAs should be retained in the pharmacy for inspection by NHS board officers when required.
  • The invoice number should be included on each return and should relate to the devices paid for under this invoice.
  • You will have a choice of which of the two suppliers you use to purchase the MCAs (Venalink or Omnicell) and will be reimbursed at the agreed rates  of 24p/MCA for Venalink and 23p/MCA for Omnicell (ordering details below).
  • Your monthly return will be expected to include details of the number of new referrals and any health or social care professional that has indicated the need for the device.
  • A monthly return template form will be sent electronically to your pharmacy NHSmail account once this has been activated.
  • This form should be completed and returned by email only to CommunityPharmacy.Contract@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk before the 10th of each month.
  • If you miss the deadline your claim will be processed in the following month. If you claim for more than one month at a time please attach each as a separate document clearly marked with the appropriate month.
  • The data you supply will ensure you are accurately reimbursed and will allow us to clearly demonstrate the number of patients being supported by this Community Pharmacy service.

 

For Venalink orders:

e-mail: sales@venalink.co.uk

Telephone: 01244287050

Website: www.venalink.co.uk (order account will need set up)

 

 

For Omnicell orders:

e-mail: ordersuk@omnicell.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 161 413 5333 (option 2)

​​Changes to MCAs

NHS Lothian Standardised Form to Communicate Compliance Aid Medication Changes to Community Pharmacy

The attached form below should be used by prescribers as best practice when making changes to a patient's medication when they use a compliance aid  - this will ensure robust communication with the pharmacy as well as minimizing patient risk. 

Please discuss the use of this form with your local surgeries if they are not currently using it.

MCA Medication Change Form (NHS Lothian)

This form is also stored on the NHS Lothian intranet:

http://intranet.lothian.scot.nhs.uk/Directory/PharmacyServices/ClinicalPharmacy/Pages/DischargeAndCommunity.aspx

 

Compliance Support Initiative