Specialist Drugs on Demand

Service Overview

This service ensures prompt access to specialist medicines, such as those used in palliative care, where demand may be urgent or unpredictable. A network of selected Barnsley pharmacies will stock an agreed range of these medicines and guarantee availability during all opening hours. The service aims to improve access, support continuity of supply, and provide up-to-date advice to patients, carers, and clinicians, including guidance on medicine use and safe disposal.

Commissioner

South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Current Contract Period

Unknown

Service Documentation

Specialist Drugs on Demand Service Specification

Disclaimer: The service specification published on our website reflects the most up-to-date information available to us at the time of publication; however, pharmacy contractors should refer to their signed SLA and/or contact the commissioner directly for the most current and accurate information.

Key Contact

For any service enquiries, please email us at info@cpsy.org.uk. We will ensure your query is promptly directed to the appropriate contact at South Yorkshire ICB.

Participating Pharmacies 

A list of Participating Pharmacies can be found here

NOTE-Please contact individual pharmacies for stock availability and to check the most up to date opening hours. Pharmacy opening hours  can be found at NHS.uk
Listings last updated July 2026
Please contact info@cpsy.org.uk to notify of any omissions or errors

Additional Information 

Last days of life – symptom management guidance 

Palliative Care Formulary