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Highlights from the first year                        3.     Equipment and IT systems
              The service hit the ground running, recording         Numark has facilitated access to otoscopes
              125,275 consultations in its first month and          and the PharmOutcomes IT system via the
              144,389 in its second. June 2024 saw 164,737          Numark Affinity Group, streamlining reporting
              consultations, though this reflected a slight         and enabling seamless service delivery.
              2.3% decrease from May, partly attributed
              to challenges such as low GP referrals and            Campaign support
              limited-service promotion.                            Recognising the importance of public
                                                                                           Insect Bites
              Despite these successes, the journey has not          awareness, Numark’s campaign tools have
              been without its hurdles. By the end of June,         complemented national efforts, ensuring your
                                                             Shingles
              51% of pharmacies in Cornwall and the Isles           pharmacy stands out as a go-to location for
              of Scilly ICB, and 25% in Bedfordshire, Luton,        Pharmacy First services.
                            Impetigo
              Milton Keynes, and Bristol areas, failed to meet      Looking ahead
 Earache      the consultation thresholds. This shortfall           As we approach the end of Pharmacy First’s
              resulted in a staggering £13.2 million in missed
              funding during the first five months alone.           first year, there’s much to celebrate and
              Addressing these challenges is essential to           reflect on. From increasing public awareness
              ensure the service achieves its potential for         through targeted campaigns to empowering
              both patients and pharmacies.                         pharmacies with the tools and training to
                                                                    succeed, Numark remains dedicated to helping
              Numark: Here to help you succeed                      you navigate the challenges and opportunities

              Numark has been committed to supporting our           of this transformative service.
              members every step of the way, ensuring they                      Sinusitis
              are equipped to meet thresholds and maximise
                                       Urinary Tract Infections
              funding opportunities. Here's how we’ve helped:
              Sore Throat                       in Women
                     Pharmacy First support materials
              1.
                    Insect Bites
              •  Comprehensive POS display kits, including
 Shingles         A2 window posters, shop floor posters, bag
                  stuffers, and Pharmacy First cards, have
                  enabled members to promote the service
                  effectively.
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              •  Supporting downloads and PGD/protocol               Let’s make
                  guides provide the practical tools
                  pharmacies need to stay compliant and
                  informed.                                          2025
              2.     Training and development

              In partnership with ECG Training and GTS-
              MedOH, our Pharmacy Excellence training                even more
              package delivers high-quality education,
         Sinusitis
              covering:
              •  Consultation skills and history-taking.             successful,
                  such as acute otitis media, sore throat,  together.
              •  Ear and throat assessments.
              •  Diagnosis and management for conditions

                  shingles, impetigo, and UTIs.








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