National Pharmacy Services
National pharmacy services are divided into three categories under the NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) — Essential Services, Advanced Services, and Enhanced Services. Each category plays a key role in supporting patient care and improving access to NHS pharmacy services.
Essential services are those provided by all community pharmacies under the NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF), also known as the pharmacy contract. You can find detailed information and guidance on Essential Services on the Community Pharmacy England website here Locally produced guidance and important reminders can be found below. Advanced Services are optional services that community pharmacies can choose to provide under the NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) — also known as the pharmacy contract. There are currently nine Advanced Services, each designed to support patient care and enhance the role of community pharmacy within the NHS. Pharmacy owners may offer any of these services provided they meet the requirements set out in the Secretary of State Directions. You can find detailed information and guidance on Advanced Services on the Community Pharmacy England website here. Locally produced guidance and important reminders can be found below. View our Hypertension Case Finding Service webpage here View our Pharmacy Contraception Service webpage here View our Pharmacy First webpage here National Enhanced Services are additional services commissioned nationally to support patient care and improve access through community pharmacies. These services go beyond the Essential and Advanced Services outlined in the NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) and are designed to meet specific health needs identified at a national level. You can find detailed information and guidance on National Enhanced Services on the Community Pharmacy England website here Locally produced guidance and important reminders can be found below. Action Required: Reports of Ineligible Patients Booking COVID-19 or Flu Vaccinations via NBS – October 25Flu Vaccination Service
Hypertension Case Finding Service
Pharmacy Contraception Service
Pharmacy First
COVID-19 Vaccination Service