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PCA(P)(2022)29 - Serious Shortage Protocol Extension: Estraderm MX® 100 Microgram Patch
The Scottish Government have released Circular PAC(P)(2022)29 which advises of an extension to the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for Estraderm MX® 100 microgram patch, in place from 8 September, extended to 30 September 2022.
PCA(P)(2022)28 - Serious Shortage Protocol Extension: Estraderm MX® 25 microgram patch
To advise of an extension to the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for Estraderm MX® 25 microgram patch, in place from 8 September, extended to 30 September 2022.
PCA(P)(2022)27 - Prescription Stationery
This Circular advises NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors that patient signatures are no longer required on the majority of prescription forms. It also provides an updated privacy notice for display in all community pharmacies.
PCA(P)(2022)26 - NHS Pharmacy First Scotland - Updated PGDs
This Circular advises Health Boards and community pharmacy contractors of updated Patient Group Directions (PGDs) that are to be implemented for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI) and impetigo under NHS Pharmacy First Scotland.