Newcastle Local Pharmacy Services
Details of services that are commissioned from Newcastle Pharmacies, by Newcastle Local Authority and third party providers are shown below. Some services may not be commissioned form or available from all pharmacies
Stop smoking Prescription Only Medicine (POM) PGD Service
Following the reintroduction of varenicline to the market, a PGD service has been recommissioned to allow stop smoking advisers to request a supply of varenicline from a pharmacy using a PharmOutcomes e-recommendation. The pharmacist or registered technician will assess the clinical suitability of a supply following receipt of the e-recommendation. Stop smoking advisers may be based in a specialist service or in a pharmacy which offers level 2 intermediate stop smoking support.
The service is initially offering the supply of varenicline but is expected to expand to include cytiscine in the new year.
Pharmacies not yet signed up to provide the service should complete the service template on PharmOutcomes called ‘Stop Smoking POM PGD Service’. If this template is not visible, a contract variation has been sent to your head office and you should contact your line manager about signing up to take part.
The purpose of this service is to ensure equitable and timely access to emergency hormonal contraception for females aged 13years and upwards. The service will also provide Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea screening (15- 24yrs) from the community pharmacy. The purpose of this service is also to ensure referrals are made to sexual health services for ongoing contraception and further advice (imperative for all under 16 year olds).
Supervised Consumption – PSNE Ltd
Pharmacies participating in the Council’s needle exchange scheme will help ensure that injecting drug users within Newcastle upon Tyne have access to needle exchange facilities across the city
Service details and funding – Supervised Consumption and Needle Exchange
Intermediate Stop Smoking Service & Voucher Fulfilment – Newcastle Council/CGL
