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We are the unified local voice for the three local pharmaceutical committees (LPCs) in Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex. We work with NHS England Area Teams, Local Authorities, CCGs and other healthcare professionals to help plan healthcare services. We negotiate and discuss pharmacy services with commissioners and give advice to community pharmacy contractors and others wanting to know more about the 515 local pharmacies across Sussex and Surrey.

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Resources A-Z

Here you will find a comprehensive list of advice, hints, tips and links to help you manage your NHS contract.

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Our Newsletter

We always send our newsletters and regular mailings to pharmacy NHS mail accounts. However, we recognise that our news is relevant to all pharmacy staff, not just the person who opens the emails! So urge all team members to sign up to receive our news.

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What do you want raised at your next LPC meeting?

Your Local Pharmaceutical Committee is meeting in February and they would like to raise and discuss issues that concern you. If you have anything you would like raised at this meeting please complete the survey monkey link below. LPC meetings are open to observers and we especially encourage community pharmacy contractors and their team members to join us and find out what we do. Should you wish to attend an LPC meeting as an observer in person or by video, this needs to be pre-arranged. Email us at: LPC@communitypharmacyss.co.uk.

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Review Steering Group (RSG) update

The Review Steering Group (RSG) has published its proposals. Contractors can visit the RSG website to read the full proposals (a summary is also available). The contractor vote (one vote per contractor) will begin end of May 2022 (date to follow), with the results announced in June 2022.

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Essential services

The Essential Services listed are offered by all pharmacy contractors as part of the NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (the ‘pharmacy contract’).

Advanced Services

There are several Advanced Services within the NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF). Community pharmacies can choose to provide any of these services as long as they meet the requirements set out in the Secretary of State Directions.

Monthly Deadline Tracker

It can be tough to keep track of all the different contractual deadlines. To help, we’ve compiled a list of the most important ones.

LPC News

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Independent Pharmacy Awards – New categories

The Independent Pharmacy Awards has two new categories this year and we’d love you or someone you know to enter: Locum of the Year This…

23rd May 2022

June Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening hours

The June pharmacy Bank Holiday opening hours have been circulated by NHS England and NHS Improvement South East Region. To view the Surrey pharmacy opening…

17th May 2022

RSG proposals now published and upcoming briefing events available

The Pharmacy Review Steering Group (RSG) proposals on the future of the representation and support provided by PSNC and LPCs have now been published on…

3rd May 2022

Kamsons Pharmacy visited by Sir Peter Bottomley, MP

Kamsons Pharmacy, in Goring, Worthing, West Sussex hosted a visit with Sir Peter Bottomley, MP for Worthing West on Friday 29th April where he met…

3rd May 2022

The Independent Pharmacy Awards 2022 are open for entries!

For 2022 the Awards feature two new categories, giving more entry options for the pharmacy team. The new categories are Pharmacy Technician of the Year…

14th April 2022

Review Steering Group (RSG) update

The work of the Review Steering Group (RSG) is nearing its conclusion and contractors can visit the RSG website for information about what will happen…

6th April 2022

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