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The PFS is an advanced service that replaced the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).

The PFS has 3 elements:

  • Clinical pathways
  • Urgent repeat medicine supply
  • NHS referrals for minor illness

The PFS includes 7 new clinical pathways. This allows pharmacists to offer advice and prescribe NHS medicines to treat:

  • sinusitis
  • sore throat
  • earache
  • infected insect bites
  • impetigo
  • shingles
  • uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women

More information on these conditions and the service specification can be found on NHS England website.

Register for PFS

To register for the PFS, complete the opt-in process on the manage your service (MYS) portal.

A monthly fixed payment of £1,000 will be paid to pharmacy contractors delivering the PFS who reach the minimum number of Clinical Pathway consultations required.

Read more information about the number of Clinical Pathway consultations required in the Drug Tariff.