Website of Devon Local Pharmaceutical Committee
Representative committee for all community pharmacy contractors in the County of Devon. Working with pharmacists, the NHS and Public Health to improve patient care.
Latest newsletter published
The May 2017 edition of the LPC newsletter is now available. This month’s edition features articles on the recently published...
Basic Life Support training
The training will be delivered by www.aid-training.co.uk There will be a charge for each delegate to cover costs. Resuscitation training...
Lymphoedema and the role of Specialist Nurse Prescribers for this and associated conditions
Do you understand lymphoedema? Why do community pharmacists and GP’s get prescribing and dispensing of garments wrong? Georgina Martin Macmillan...
Cancer Care in Our Communities – Pharmacists, GPs and Hospitals Working Together
Free events have been organised hosted by Macmillan, CRUK, “Talk Cancer” and BOPA Content of the events: Cancer Red Flags...
Flu Vaccination Training Events
Devon LPC have organised a series of training events for those pharmacies wishing to provide the service. Basic Life Support...
NHS Mail and Shared NHS Mailboxes
Two useful guides have been prepared and can be found on the NHS Mail page of this website (follow the...
Quality Payments Scheme Pharmacy Support Programme
The LPC have organised a comprehensive range of training events which will help with the Quality Criteria Healthy Living Pharmacy...
Summary Care Records
Following some feedback from local pharmacy teams about the best use of summary care records, our LPC Pharmacist Tom Kallis...
New Summary Care Record registration process
New SCR registration process From 1 April 2017, a new process for pharmacies and pharmacy staff to register for access...
Respiratory Roadshows – Organised by TEVA UK
Tuesday 16th May 2017 9:30 – 12:30 County Suite, Sandy Park, Sandy Park Way, Exeter, EX2 7NN 13:30...
Face to face Chlamydia Screening/Talking to Young People training for pharmacists working in the Devon County Council area only
Who is this for: Pharmacists or locums working in the Devon County Council area planning to deliver free emergency contraception (EHC)...
Calling Pharmacy Technicians – are you a Star?
There are fantastic pharmacy technicians in Devon who really deserve awards and recognition. The APTUK/AAH awards are pharmacy techs’ opportunity...
Latest PSNC News
Pregabalin update
Pharmacy teams may be aware of the recent patent litigation of Lyrica. The patent is now set to expire and...
June 23, 2017Steve Brine MP to have responsibility for pharmacy in new ministerial role
Steve Brine, the MP for Winchester, is the new minister with responsibility for pharmacy. Mr Brine was appointed as Parliamentary...
June 23, 2017PSNC Judicial Review Appeal Update
PSNC has received permission to appeal in its Judicial Review Case against the Secretary of State. On 20th October 2016, the Secretary of...
June 23, 2017Service case study: Doncaster’s lung health service pilot showcases pharmacy’s cancer pathway potential
Cancer Research UK has published the evaluation of a pilot service which community pharmacy teams in Doncaster undertook with the...
June 22, 2017Events
Alcohol Awareness and IBA Training
Thursday, 29 June, 2017, 5.30pm - 8.30pm
The Cedars Hotel, Bickington
We have been made aware of the following training opportunities being offered by Drink Wise Age Well, at the Cedars...
Alcohol Awareness and IBA Training
Thursday, 29 June, 2017, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
The Cedars Hotel, Bickington
We have been made aware of the following training opportunities being offered by Drink Wise Age Well, at the Cedars...
Alcohol Awareness and IBA Training
Friday, 30 June, 2017, 9.30am - 12.30pm
The Cedars Hotel, Bickington
We have been made aware of the following training opportunities being offered by Drink Wise Age Well, at the Cedars...