Published: 16/10/20

Introduction

This Circular informs community pharmacy contractors of the intention to continue funding for Community Pharmacist Practitioner Champions in 2020-21.

Background

Funding was provided to Boards in 2019-20 for Community Pharmacist Practitioner Champions. The existing arrangements are rolled forward from 1 April 2020.

The allocations to Boards for 2020-21 are based on NRAC share and are set out in the attached Annex.

Details

The original role and remit of the Practitioner Champions was set out in NHS Circular PCA (P) (2005)20. During 2020-21 they are expected to target their support to the following areas:

• Supporting all community pharmacists and the whole pharmacy team to deliver the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service.

• Supporting all community pharmacists and the whole pharmacy team to familiarise themselves with the service specification and other documentation relating to the Medicines Care and Review (MCR) service and serial prescriptions.

Practitioner Champions should work with and be responsible to their NHS Board for the programme of work to be undertaken.