Page 12 - P4403.59-V45_Numark Magazine November 23.

Scotland

Pharmacy First

The NHS Pharmacy First Scotland (PFS)
service launched on the 29 of July 2020 to
th
replace the Minor Ailment Scheme.
The PFS service can be initiated at
any point a member of staff initiates a
consultation with an eligible customer. WA
member of the pharmacy team can then
advise, refer or supply treatment. If the
decision is made to treat the customer, then
the following options are available:

• Supply an OTC medication from the
Approved List

• Customer may purchase an OTC product
if not available on the Approved List

• Supply a Prescription Only Medicine via
the local Health Board commissioned
PGD.
Contractors can receive reimbursement
based on the number of activities
undertaken, plus a base payment made
to each pharmacy contractor. Activities
include advice, referral or treatment made
by a member of the pharmacy team.

Pharmacies will also be reimbursed for the
items supplied on the Approved List, this list
is published within the Scottish Drug Tariff,
Part 17.

Numark can support members with
further guidance on the funding model
and downloadable resources. For more
information visit: numarknet.com/2960

12

12/10/2023 12:01:53
P4403.59-V45_Numark Magazine November 23. ANT 11-10-23.indd 12 12/10/2023 12:01:53
P4403.59-V45_Numark Magazine November 23. ANT 11-10-23.indd 12