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CPTV Pharmacy Academy

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00:16:40

What has my LPC ever done for me?

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/10/27

This provides an overview of the services and strategic support offered to community pharmacies within the Thames Valley region, primarily through the Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC) known as Community Pharmacy Thames Valley (CPTV). One source details the comprehensive range of Essential, Advanced, and Local Services available at the 325 pharmacies in Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, including the Pharmacy First Service, vaccinations, and the New Medicines Service (NMS). The primary

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00:11:16

Closing the Pharmacy First Consultation Gap in Thames...

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/10/22

"Closing the Gap – Pharmacy First in Thames Valley," is aimed at local community pharmacy contractors. The primary goal of the podcast is to motivate pharmacists to increase their participation in the Pharmacy First Clinical Pathways service to secure full payment. Using June 2025 data from Thames Valley, the host reveals that while 327 pharmacies participated, 171 fell short of the required 30 monthly consultations, resulting in a lost network income of approximately £147,000. The podcast

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00:29:02

Oct 29th Updates to Pharmacy Contraception Service

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/10/21

This Podcast details the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service in England, outlining the requirements and protocols for community pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide free oral contraception (OC) and oral emergency contraception (EC). The core source is the service specification (Version 3.0, effective October 29, 2025), which describes the service objectives, provider requirements, consultation procedures, and payment arrangements for both initiation and ongoing supply of OC and provision

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00:13:09

NHS New Medicine Service Expansion and Updates

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/10/02

This podcast provides information regarding the New Medicine Service (NMS), an advanced service within the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework in England aimed at improving patient adherence to newly prescribed medications for long-term conditions. Specifically, the announcements detail a significant expansion of the NMS to include depression as an eligible therapeutic area, with a provisional commencement date of October 29, 2025, according to Community Pharmacy England, though an earlier

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00:13:42

Pharmacy First Clinical Pathway Updates October 2025

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/09/26

The PODCAST outlines significant updates to the Pharmacy First Clinical Pathways, scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025. These revisions introduce several key changes across various pathways, including more emphasis on red flag consideration and the addition of gateway points for urgent escalation to A&E or calling 999. Specific pathways, such as those related to UTIs and shingles, feature clarified definitions and new red flags for onward referral, while women with diabetes are now

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00:32:50

Acute Sinusitis - Pharmacy First

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/09/24

This podcast contains multiple Patient Group Directions (PGDs) authorized by the NHS England Pharmacy First service, outlining the conditions and protocols for pharmacists to supply specific medications for acute sinusitis. The documents systematically detail the use of two nasal steroid sprays, Fluticasone and Mometasone, for general acute sinusitis in individuals aged twelve and over, and three oral antibiotics, Clarithromycin, Doxycycline, and Erythromycin, reserved for cases of suspected acute

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00:15:10

Pharmacy Contraception Advanced Service Changes 2025

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/09/24

This PODCAST outlines significant revisions and an expansion of the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS), scheduled for late October 2025. Key changes include the addition of oral emergency contraception (EC) to the service, aiming to standardize access and reduce health inequalities by replacing varied local services. Furthermore, the updated service specification allows suitably trained and competent pharmacy technicians to provide the service and mandates checks of the individual's GP

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00:19:25

New EHC PGDs starting 29th October

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/09/11

Updated guidelines and procedures for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in England regarding the provision of emergency contraception. Specifically, two Patient Group Directions (PGDs) detail the supply of levonorgestrel (LNG-EC) and ulipristal acetate (UPA-EC) tablets, including staff qualifications, patient eligibility, dosage, and record-keeping requirements. A separate source from Community Pharmacy England announces that, effective October 29, 2025, the Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS)

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00:20:05

Acute Sore Throat - Pharmacy First

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/08/22

Patient Group Directions (PGDs) are official authorizations allowing specified healthcare professionals to supply particular medications. The first PGD details the supply of phenoxymethylpenicillin for acute sore throat suspected to be a streptococcal infection in individuals aged five and over, as part of the NHS England Pharmacy First service. The second PGD, conversely, focuses on the supply of erythromycin for pregnant individuals aged 16 and over with a similar suspected infection, specifically

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00:11:23

Community Pharmacy Thames Valley: 2024-25 Annual Report

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/08/06

2024/25 Annual Report for Community Pharmacy Thames Valley (CPTV), outlining their operations and achievements. It includes a Chairman's Report highlighting resilience in a challenging environment and the launch of new services like Pharmacy First. The Chief Officer's Report details CPTV's structure, successful collaborations with ICS and Local Authorities, and their commitment to training. The Treasurer's Report provides a financial overview, noting healthy reserves and a stable

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00:12:27

Childhood Flu Vaccinations 2025-2026

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/07/24

This Podcast outlines a community pharmacy advanced service specification for childhood seasonal influenza vaccination in England, covering the period of October 2025 to March 2026. It details the background and aims of the service, emphasizing the reduction of NHS pressures and disease transmission. The specification also provides requirements for service provision, including pharmacy eligibility, staff training, facility standards, and vaccine ordering and administration protocols. Furthermore,

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00:16:06

2025/26 Flu Vaccination Service: Key Updates and Changes

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/07/22

This Podcast primarily outlines the 2025/26 Community Pharmacy Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Advanced Service specification. It details key changes to the service requirements, such as clarifying responsible pharmacist oversight and requiring permission for off-premises vaccinations. The document also specifies timings for vaccination cohorts, with pregnant women eligible from September 1st, 2025, and other adult groups from October 1st, 2025. Furthermore, it touches upon updates to vaccine

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00:16:14

England's 10-Year Health Plan: Reimagining the NHS

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/07/07

This Podcast outlines the UK government's "Fit for the future: 10 Year Health Plan for England," an executive summary detailing a comprehensive strategy to transform the National Health Service (NHS). It addresses the NHS's current challenges, including appointment difficulties, long waiting lists, and staff morale issues, proposing a radical shift from a hospital-centric, analogue, and sickness-focused model to a community-based, digitally empowered, and prevention-oriented

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00:19:46

Pharmacy Data Security Toolkit Guide 2025

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/06/16

This Podcast offers comprehensive guidance for pharmacy owners on fulfilling the mandatory questions of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit 2025, which is crucial for their annual information governance declaration. It outlines steps for logging in, updating organization profiles, and leveraging previous General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Workbook completions to streamline the process. The guidance details specific questions related to data security, including patient opt-out

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00:05:45

Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Funding 2025

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/06/11

Community Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme (CPTAP) 2025, is an initiative by NHS England to bolster the community pharmacy workforce. The program offers £15,053 per trainee annually for two years to support pharmacies in training pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians (PTPTs), enabling them to become registered pharmacy technicians. Community Pharmacy England has announced the launch of this program, detailing the funding opportunities and application process, which requires

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00:25:51

PQS Guide 2025/26

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/06/06

This podcast outlines the NHS England Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS), an initiative within the Community Pharmacy contractual framework that rewards pharmacies for meeting specific quality criteria. The PQS aims to improve clinical effectiveness, patient safety, and patient experience. The document outlines the specific requirements for the 2025/26 scheme, including a gateway requirement to deliver certain NHS services. Key areas addressed by the PQS include medicines optimisation, with focuses on

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00:15:00

Pharmacy Regulation Changes June’25

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/06/04

This Podcast details significant regulatory changes affecting community pharmacies, specifically focusing on alterations to Distance Selling Premises (DSP) rules and core opening hours. These amendments, agreed upon in recent negotiations with NHS entities, aim to update operational requirements for pharmacies, such as restricting face-to-face services at DSP locations and introducing a new, more flexible route for altering core hours to better meet patient needs. The changes are scheduled to come

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00:24:49

Lyme Disease Awareness for Pharmacies

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/06/04

A comprehensive overview of Lyme disease in the UK, covering its symptoms, diagnosis, and management. They explain that it is a bacterial infection spread by tick bites, often presenting with a characteristic "bullseye" rash. The texts detail various testing methods, emphasizing the importance of combining clinical assessment with laboratory results, and provide detailed guidance on antibiotic treatments for different presentations of the disease in both adults and children. Additionally,

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00:21:03

Community Pharmacy Medicine Supply Issues

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/06/02

This podcast discusses the ongoing challenge of medicine shortages faced by community pharmacies, emphasizing the daily struggle to source medications. It highlights a recent report indicating the severity of the issue, with most pharmacy teams dealing with shortages frequently and reporting risks to patient health. The text also explains the complex reasons behind shortages, ranging from manufacturing problems and supply chain disruptions to economic factors and increased demand, and provides

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00:21:47

Shingles - Pharmacy First

CPTV Pharmacy Academy ·

2025/06/01

This is an outline with guidelines for pharmacists in England to treat shingles within the NHS Pharmacy First service. One document provides a Patient Group Direction (PGD) for supplying aciclovir, detailing patient inclusion/exclusion criteria, dosage, duration, and necessary record-keeping. Another PGD addresses the supply of valaciclovir, primarily as an alternative when aciclovir is unavailable or in specific patient circumstances like immunosuppression or difficulty adhering to the aciclovir

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