Welcome to our new website

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.

Resources A-Z

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

LPC News

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Christmas & New Year Bank Holiday opening hours 2021/22 & Rota Claim form

With the countdown to Christmas underway many people across Surrey and Sussex will be wanting to plan ahead for the big day and the holidays…

13th December 2021

Introduction to Pharmacy Careers Map

Health Education England in collaboration with Community Pharmacy Surrey & Sussex, and Kent LPC have developed an interactive Pharmacy Careers Map to promote a career…

30th November 2021

Mandated Health Campaigns for 2021/2022

NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) and the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) have agreed the national health campaigns, which community pharmacy contractors must participate…

11th November 2021

Changes to the COVID-19 test kit distribution service

The current COVID-19 test kit distribution service has been extended until 3 October 2021. An amended COVID-19 test kit distribution service will begin from 4…

9th September 2021

Helping achieve NHS targets to deliver reduced emissions by moving to lower carbon inhalers

NHS Long Term Plan set targets to deliver significant and accelerated reductions in the total emissions from the NHS by moving to lower carbon inhalers,…

15th July 2021

Discharge medicines service is supporting patients coming out of hospital

March 2019 saw the implementation of the Transfer of Care Around Medicines (TCAM) pathway in East Sussex – the first digital portal to connect pharmacy and…

13th July 2021

Latest PSNC News

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Reminder: Take part in research on the Virtual Visits booking and remote consultation tool
19th January 2022
NHS Digital and PSNC is inviting community pharmacy contractors to take part in research trialling the new NHSmail Virtual Visits appointment booking and remote consultation […]
Have you received your weight management health campaign materials?
19th January 2022
Community pharmacy contractors should have received their campaign materials last week for the weight management health campaign, which is the third mandated campaign agreed for […]
MHRA Drug Safety Update January 2022
18th January 2022
A new Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Drug Safety Update (Vol 15 Issue 6 January 2022) has been published and includes articles on: […]
Community Pharmacies implementing Ask for ANI scheme to help domestic abuse victims hailed as a success
18th January 2022
A year ago, community pharmacies were encouraged to get involved with the Ask for ANI (Assistance Needed Immediately) scheme that helps to provide a safe […]
January 2022 Price Concessions 2nd Update
18th January 2022
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (18/01/2022) granted the following list of price concessions: Drug Pack size Price Concession Amoxicillin 500mg […]
Take part in PSNC’s Pharmacy Pressures Survey
17th January 2022
PSNC is increasingly hearing from pharmacy teams who are struggling to cope with ongoing financial and operational pressures, and who are concerned about the impact that the […]