The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 274 No 7350 p603
21 May 2005

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UniChem launches guide to advanced services

UniChem is launching its second “Solutions” guide, to help pharmacy contractors meet the requirements of advanced services under the new community pharmacy contract. Its first guide, to essential services, was launched in January (PJ, 29 January, p101).

The guide offers a step-by-step approach to help contractors understand the service specifications, competencies and accreditation necessary to provide advanced services. It includes case studies, action points and a list of useful sources of information and advice. It will be available to UniChem customers via their account managers from next week.

UniChem is also offering its customers a new consultation area, alone or as part of a premises upgrade, to meet the accreditation requirements of advanced services. The consultation area is a stand alone, modular room that can be tailored to each customer. The room plus equipment costs £5,000.

UniChem says that the room will also be suitable for providing enhanced services in the future.