CPP Phase 3b Update
The eAMS Implementation Pack is now available to download from the NES website. It is estimated this will be posted to all pharmacies by mid May. To download a copy now click here
Contract Preparation Payments
The Contract Preparation Payment Scheme was introduced for 2007/08 with the aim of helping contractors to prepare for implementation of the next phase of the contract. Five specific objectives were set and details were sent out in a circular issued in May 2007 (PCA(P)(2007)14). The payments were split into 4 bands (related to activity during 2006/07) and were to be paid out over 3 phases. The update to the financial framework document carried a CPP section (more).
Because of problems with the issue of some of the training packs the claim dates for Phases 2 and 3 have had to be revised.
WHAT YOU NOW NEED TO DO TO CLAIM THE PHASE 2 AND 3 PAYMENTS IS:
| Phase | Action Required | Final Date for Claim |
| Phase 2 Payment Amounts per Band:
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Work through and complete the IM&T Toolkit.
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Submit the completed and
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| Phase 3A Payment Amounts per Band:
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Complete the NES training Complete the Premises
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Submit the completed and
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Phase 3B
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Complete the NES eAMS pack and
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Submit the completed and signed claim form to Moira Hanley at PSD (Fax No 0131-275-7532) by 30 June 2008
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Click here to download the relevant claim forms:
Phase 2 Claim Form
Phase 3A Claim Form
Phase 3A Premises Assessment Tool
Phase 3B Claim Form
Each of the CPP circulars issued over the year can also be accessed here
OFT makes recommendations to Government on UK medicines distribution
173/07 11 December 2007
The OFT has today published its market study into medicines distribution in the UK.
The market study looked at new and proposed medicine distribution arrangements - known as 'direct to pharmacy' (DTP) schemes. The OFT considered the impact on the sector of Pfizer Limited's exclusive DTP scheme using only UniChem, and the likely impact of other manufacturers introducing DTP schemes and/or reducing the number of distributors they use. The study finds that there is a significant risk that such arrangements will result in higher costs to the NHS potentially running into hundreds of millions of pounds. The OFT also found that such schemes could affect services to pharmacies and patients through, for example, longer waiting times to receive medicines. To read the report click here
To read Community Pharmacy Scotland's initial response click here
Financial Framework
To read the Financial Framework Phase I update click here
Financial Framework Briefing Document