The NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service allows for GPs to refer patients directly to community pharmacies. The establishment of a CPCS service is a target in the 2021/22 Network DES.
The PCN is interested in establishing an innovative CPCS referral scheme that utilises online consultation software to send patients directly to their preferred pharmacies. Such a solution should support extended hours, including knowledge of local late night pharmacies.
The PCN is planning to have a draft service plan by the start of 2022 and will be reaching out to its local community pharmacies, LPC and neighbouring PCNs to help shape and develop the service.