Sheffield Local Pharmaceutical Committee Supporting Community Pharmacy Pharmacy Sexual Health Services – Update October 2014 James Wood MRPharmS Secretary, Sheffield LPC
Sheffield Local Pharmaceutical Committee Supporting Community Pharmacy Commissioning Arrangements Sheffield City Council commission: – Emergency Contraception via PGDs Levonelle EllaOne (in development) – Pregnancy Testing – Chlamydia Screening Key Contacts: – Amy Buddery, Health Improvement Principal Sexual Health, Public Health, Sheffield City Council – Telephone Number (0114) –
Sheffield Local Pharmaceutical Committee Supporting Community Pharmacy Updated PGD for Levonorgestrel 1.5mg Tablet PGD Expired on 30 th September New version issued from 1 st October 2014 Make sure you update: sign, return, keep a copy Updates include: – Expiry date: September 2016 – Terminology – Sexual Health Sheffield, Sheffield City Council – Updated re new evidence to support use of other EHCs – New onward referral arrangements – Pathway – Decision Tree – Revised accreditation requirements
Sheffield Local Pharmaceutical Committee Supporting Community Pharmacy New Onward Referral To - Sexual Health Sheffield Central Health Clinic Hallamshire Hub Health Advisors Form included at the back of the PGD – can be given to the patient with “star card "for – Emergency contraception (outside of PGD) – STI check/symptoms – Vulnerable at risk / history of sexual assault – LARC / other contraception
Sheffield Local Pharmaceutical Committee Supporting Community Pharmacy Decision Tree Updates the treatment choices in line with the latest evidence and common approach across Sheffield
Sheffield Local Pharmaceutical Committee Supporting Community Pharmacy Incorporating Ulipristal Acetate 30mg (EllaOne) New PGD in development to enable pharmacists to supply Expected early 2015 – briefing sessions to be held Uses: Between 72 – 120 hours since UPSI Or less than 72hrs since UPSI – 3 days before or 2 days after expected ovulation date (days of 28 day cycle) or unsure of LMP – BMI >30kg/m2 or Weight >80kg
Sheffield Local Pharmaceutical Committee Supporting Community Pharmacy Accreditation Requirements Already accredited? – Valid PGD signature authorisation – Every three years complete the CPPE Self declaration of competence – No annual training event or competency questionnaire New to the area, newly qualified or new provider? – Valid PGD signature authorisation – CPPE Self declaration of competence – review learning programmes, self assessment and sign declaration certificate – Repeat every three years
Sheffield Local Pharmaceutical Committee Supporting Community Pharmacy CPPE Declaration of Competence Available on the CPPE website
Sheffield Local Pharmaceutical Committee Supporting Community Pharmacy Future Developments Expected in early 2015 – Move to PharmOuctomes for recording and reporting – New PGD to enable supply of Ulipristal Acetate 30mg (EllaOne)
Sheffield Local Pharmaceutical Committee Supporting Community Pharmacy Any Questions?
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