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

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Pharmacy Advice Audit: Please take part in 2022 audit
21st January 2022
Community pharmacy contractors and their teams are being asked to take part in PSNC’s latest Pharmacy Advice Audit in w/c 31st January 2022. The audit […]
PSNC Pharmacy Advice Audit 2022 – Team Briefing Sheet
21st January 2022
This briefing describes how community pharmacy teams can take part in PSNC’s latest audit to capture information about the reasons why people choose to visit […]
Contractor Notice: Expiry of SSP014 for Salazopyrin® EN-Tabs 500mg
21st January 2022
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of Salazopyrin® EN-Tabs 500mg is now available to meet normal demand. As a […]
January 2022 Price Concessions 3rd Update
20th January 2022
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (20/01/2022) granted the following list of price concessions: Drug Pack size Price Concession Amisulpride 100mg […]
IPC guidance still applies to pharmacies
20th January 2022
Following yesterday’s Government announcement that from next Thursday (27th January 2022) face coverings will no longer be mandatory in public places, pharmacy teams are reminded […]
HEE workforce survey results published
20th January 2022
Health Education England (HEE) has published the results of the community pharmacy workforce survey undertaken in early 2021. Download the 2021 workforce survey report HEE, […]