CPTV Pharmacy Academy

Explanation of the importance of Category M in the community pharmacy sector, specifically focusing on its role within the Drug Tariff and Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) in England. Category M serves as a key mechanism for setting reimbursement prices for generic medicines, influencing the retained margin, which represents a portion of the funding for pharmacies. Both sources highlight that this system is monitored by Community Pharmacy England and the Department of Health and

A discussion of the upcoming changes to the GP Contract in England for 2025/26, with a significant focus on enhancing the integration of community pharmacy services with general practice. A key element highlighted is the mandatory enablement of GP Connect functionality by October 2025, allowing pharmacists read-only access to patient records and the ability to send consultation summaries. This aims to improve patient care, streamline workflows, and reduce administrative burden for both GPs and

This podcast provides comprehensive information about Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), outlining their various symptomsthat can differ based on age and overall health. They discuss treatment options, including the use of antibiotics like nitrofurantoin for specific patient groups and self-care measures like adequate hydration and pain relief. The sources also emphasize the causes of UTIs, primarily bacterial, and offer preventative strategies to reduce the risk of infection. Finally, they

This podcast utline Patient Group Directions (PGDs) for pharmacists in England to supply antibiotics for infected insect bites and stings as part of the Pharmacy First service. Each PGD focuses on a specific antibiotic: flucloxacillin as the primary treatment, clarithromycin as an alternative for those with penicillin allergies, and erythromycin specifically for pregnant individuals with penicillin allergies. They detail the criteria for identifying eligible patients, conditions that exclude

NEW for 2025. This discussion outlines the NHS Pharmacy First service, a new initiative launched in January 2024 allowing pharmacists in England to treat seven common conditions and provide urgent medicine supplies. The service integrates the previous Community Pharmacist Consultation Service elements and requires participating pharmacies to have a consultation room, standard operating procedures, and business continuity plans in place. Pharmacies must utilize NHS-assured IT systems for

Quick summary on the HTCFS with some useful Pharmacy guidance and information regarding the NHS community pharmacy hypertension case-finding advanced service. They detail the service objectives, which include identifying individuals with high blood pressure, performing blood pressure checks and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) as requested by general practices, and promoting healthy behaviors. The sources outline the requirements for pharmaciesto provide the service, covering aspects such

Taken from the CPE guide from their website - some common misconceptions explained. This podcast uses the webpage from Community Pharmacy England and addresses common misconceptions about the Pharmacy First service. It clarifies various aspects of the service, including mandatory training, referral proceduresfrom sources like NHS 111 and GPs, and the appropriate handling of different types of patient presentations. The text also explains guidelines for dispensing controlled drugs and other medicines

This Podcast outlines the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service in England, detailing how community pharmacists can supply combined oral contraceptives (COC) and progestogen-only pills (POP) under Patient Group Directions (PGDs). The service, which launched in April 2023 and expanded in December 2023, enables pharmacists to initiate and provide ongoing supplies of oral contraception, aiming to improve access and convenience for patients. Key aspects covered include the required pharmacist training and