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Rethink Dementia Campaign Launched

Our colleagues at Scottish Government, in collaboration with COSLA have launched the ‘Rethink Dementia’ Campaign on Wednesday, 4th September 2024. The campaign encourages people to 'Rethink Dementia' as evidence shows social contact can help alleviate some symptoms commonly associated with dementia and help them stay well for longer.

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PCA(P)(2021)11 - Test Kit Distribution Service

Following the successful launch of the service, this circular will clarify the requirements for and the importance of reporting supply of kits to ensure proper remuneration for their distribution.

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PCA(P)(2021)10 - Stationery Arrangements

Circular PCA(P)(2021)10 advises NHS Boards of the procedures for community pharmacists who are qualified independent prescribers (IPs) to obtain NHS prescription stationery for use when providing the NHS Pharmacy First Plus service in community pharmacies.

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PCA(P)(2021)09 - Dispensing Pool

The Scottish Government have released circular PCA(P)(2021)09 which advises of changes to the Drug Tariff with respect to remuneration arrangements to regulate the delivery of the remuneration Global Sum for 2020/21.

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PCA(P)(2021)07 - Additional PGDs

Circular PCA(P)(2021)07 advises that Patient Group Directions (PGDs) supporting two further common clinical conditions will be added to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service.

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PCA(P)(2021)06 - NHS Medicines Delivery Service

Circular PCA(P) (2021) 1 set out the arrangements for a time-limited medicines delivery service to be deployed by the Community Pharmacy Network to support winter pressures, NHS remobilisation and our National Strategic Framework during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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