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06 September 2011
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National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) Amendment Regulations 2011 (SI 2011/2136)

Amend the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2005, SI 2005/641, in respect of the NHS terms of services for pharmacists.

Commencement date
1 October 2011

Legislation Affected

SI 2005/641 amended


Summary

Make provision regarding the NHS terms of service for pharmacists that relate to participation in an acceptable system of clinical governance.

Introduce new obligations to deal with:

  • patient safety communications,
  • premises standards; and
  • protection of staff and locums who make certain allegations of a serious nature.

Amend existing obligations in respect of:

  • patient and public involvement;
  • clinical audit;
  • risk management;
  • staffing and staff management; and
  • use of information.

Remove an area of duplication in the NHS terms of service with regard to complaints procedures.

Provides that pharmacists who are on pharmaceutical lists when the regulations come into force

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