Support
RPS Support
Members requiring further information about the amended CPCF should contact the RPS Support team on 0845 257 2570, email: support@rpharms.com, or complete a webform.
Information for your patients
Patients can find out about local pharmacy services on iPharmacist.me
NHS choices has helpful information about medical conditions and medicines aimed at patients
Continued Professional Development
Training resources about the amended NHS CPCF are available through the Wales Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (WCPPE) website
For general information about CPD visit the RPS CPD section of our website
NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework Service Developments WALES
Changes to the NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) were implemented across Wales on 1 November 2011. This saw the introduction of a discharge medicine review service, targeted medicines use reviews, and changes to clinical governance requirements.
This area of the website provides you with details on key elements of the amended NHS CPCF, linking you to useful Royal Pharmaceutical Society documents and signposting to other sources of information. We will keep you informed of new developments as they emerge ensuring that you will always be up to date.
Support for Discharge Medicines Review Service
The discharge medicines review service (DMR) focuses on patients who have been recently discharged between care settings.
Find out more and view our resources for supporting you with the discharge medicines review service »
Support for Targeted Medicines Use Reviews
The new target MUR service will require community pharmacists to provide a proportion of MURs to patients within select groups, thus ensuring that the service is provided to those who will gain most from it.
Find out more and view our resources for supporting you with the targeted Medicines Use Reviews »
Support for clinical governance
A number of changes to clinical governance will be introduced which are aimed to strengthen and build upon current clinical governance requirements. Further details will be announced in due course.
RPS Resources
Clinical governance quick reference guide
Other Useful Resources
Clinical Governance Requirements for Community Pharmacy Wales
Community Pharmacy Wales
Welsh Pharmacy Group
Latest news
Update - 23.11.11
National Pharmacy Association has produced an implementation support pack to help pharmacies in Wales deliver the new DMR service
Update - 1.11.11
New Medicines Service launched - Press release from Community Pharmacy Wales
Update - 26.10.11
RPS news item about the changes to the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework in Wales
Update - 26.10.11
Discharge service to start next week in Wales as part of revised community contract - PJOnline article
Update - 26.10.11
Letter from the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer about the changes to the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework
Further Resources
RPS Resources
Other RPS resources that will help you deliver services under the amended CPCF:
- Diagnostic testing and screening
- Medical devices guidance
- Clinical check quick reference guide
- Taking medication history quick reference guide
- Medicines adherence
- Essential websites for pharmacists
Other Organisations
The following organisations may have resources that will support you in delivering new services and implement new changes under in the amended NHS CPCF:
Pharmaceutical Press resources
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