Representing, supporting, developing and promoting NHS Community Pharmacy in Surrey and Sussex
We are the unified local voice for Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex Local Pharmaceutical Committees (LPCs).
We support, develop and promote over 500 NHS community pharmacies.
Working closely with the local NHS, including NHS England Area Teams, CCGs and local government, we are responsible for advancing the enhanced role of community pharmacy to ensure it plays an active part in promoting health and wellbeing.
Helping the roll-out of Schedule 2 & 3 Controlled Drugs in EPS in Surrey and Sussex
The national roll out of controlled drugs (CDs) in EPS for EMIS Web users will take place between 25 March...
Bringing community pharmacy and hospital colleagues together to reduce medication errors and re-admission rates.
More than 70 pharmacy colleagues attended the launch of Transfer of Care Around Medicines (TCAM) in Eastbourne on 12 March....
Why calling community pharmacists “unscrupulous-checking-monkeys” is just a storm in a teacup
Chief executive James Wood has described a recent article in an online pharmacy trade journal as “a storm in a...
Chief Executive’s Blog – NHS Long Term Plan & GP Funding deal
The NHS Long-term plan and the subsequent GP funding deal to transform primary care are two very clear and important...
Brighton MP visits local community pharmacy to find out about #PharmacyAdvice
During the visit Caroline Lucas met with James Wood, our chief executive officer, and Kamsons Beaconsfield Road pharmacy team to...
New video shows how community pharmacies can support young adult carers with the medicines they collect and help administer
The video, called Young Adult Carers and Pharmacy Support, was produced in close collaboration with Carer Leads in Surrey Heartlands and...
Alcohol scratchcards to manage drinking
Over 40 community pharmacies across West Sussex are issuing scratch cards to customers to help educate people about safe drinking...
GP practices in East Sussex joining EPS Phase 4 pilot
All dispensers need to be aware that they could now receive EPS Phase 4 tokens from patients. Some GP practices...
Community Pharmacy Surrey & Sussex responds to the NHS Medicines Safety Programme Consultation
Community Pharmacy Surrey & Sussex has responded to the NHS Improvement consultation seeking views about priorities for the Medicines Safety...
New partnership focuses on Blood Pressure+ services in Surrey Heartlands
Community Pharmacy Surrey and Sussex (CPSS) has partnered with Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System (ICS) to develop a new service...
January’s contractual and other key community pharmacy deadlines
Here’s our regular monthly list of all contractual and other key community pharmacy deadlines, to help you keep on top...
Healthwatch publish report about pharmacy consulting rooms in West Sussex
Healthwatch staff and volunteers have been speaking to pharmacy staff across West Sussex about their consulting rooms – visiting over...
Latest PSNC News
March 2019 Price Concessions – 1st update
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today granted the following initial list of price concessions: Drug Pack Size...
March 20, 2019Quality Payments: Updated gateway criteria report now available
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has updated its weekly gateway criteria report, allowing community pharmacy contractors to check whether they...
March 19, 2019Change of circumstance or ODS code for your pharmacy? Read our guide
PSNC has updated its guidance to support contractors whose pharmacies are due to have a change of location or ownership....
March 18, 2019GPhC publishes a new enforcement policy for registered pharmacies
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has published a new enforcement policy for registered pharmacies, which intends to drive continuous improvement in...
March 18, 2019Events
Type 2 Diabetes – update on prevention and treatment
Monday, 25 March, 2019, 6.45pm
Lewes, East Sussex
Join RPS Sussex on Monday 25 March 2019 for an informative evening to be updated on the prevention and treatment...
NHS Healthcheck Community Pharmacy All Day Workshop (For Surrey & West Sussex Pharmacies only)
Wednesday, 27 March, 2019, 09:30-16:30
Lloyds Training Room, Station Approach, West Byfleet, KT14 6NG
Is your pharmacy commissioned to provide NHS Health Check services? There is an event coming up to train staff from...
Northwest Surrey Pharmacy Network Meeting
Wednesday, 22 May, 2019, 6.30 - 9pm
Community pharmacists in Northwest Surrey are invited to save the date for the next CCG Pharmacy Network Meeting on Weds...