The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 275 No 7368 p359
24 September 2005

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PSNC produces workbook to help contractors prepare for contract monitoring

To help pharmacy contractors prepare for the monitoring stage of the new community pharmacy contract, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee has produced a workbook, it was announced last week.

“ New Contract Workbook 2005–2006” lists the essential services requirements and specifications of the new contract and provides guidance on standard operating procedures, the Disability Discrimination Act, complaints procedures, health and safety and confidentiality. It also includes a DDA assessment toolkit.

In addition, there are sections in the workbook to record information which may be requested during monitoring visits. These sections match up with the details in the NHS Primary Care Contracting’s monitoring toolkit for primary care trusts, the PSNC says.

The workbook can be downloaded from the PSNC’s website.