The PFS is a new advanced service that will replace 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
Register for PFS
To register for the PFS and claim the initial fixed payment, you’ll need to complete the opt-in process on the Manage your service (MYS) Portal. This must be done before 31 January 2024.
This includes contractors already registered to deliver CPCS.