Home Current Issues
In this section of the site you'll be able to find links to guidance and support on regulatory issues that have the potential to impact on community pharmacists and the community pharmacy network.
Direction of Prescriptions
Inducements
Click on the link below for some Frequently Asked Questions about inducements.
Opening a new pharmacy
Click on the link below to locate sources of guidance on establishing a new pharmacy
Opening a new pharmacy
Direct Supply of Appliances and Medicines by PCOs
Click on the link below for more information on the legal issues surrounding the direct supply of appliances and medicines by Primary Care Organisations in England(bypassing the FP10 route).
PCT direct supply of medicines and appliances
Internet Pharmacy - Frequently Asked Questions
Click on the link below for more information on the legal, contractual and professional requirements surrounding internet pharmacy:
Internet Pharmacy FAQ's
Access to Pharmacies
For information about persons and organisations with powers of entry into a pharmacy please click on the link below:
Access to Pharmacies
Code of practice for the promotion of NHS-funded services
As a result of a consultation in November 2006, the Department of Health has published a Code of Practice for the promotion of NHS-Funded services.
Code of practice for the promotion of NHS-funded services
Criminal Records Bureau checks and the SVGA
Click on the link below for PSNC guidance and policy on CRB checks and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006:
Support on Current Issues
Pharmacy contractors can obtain support on regulatory issues by contacting PSNC's Aylesbury Office