Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing for Minor Illness
NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARDEstimated Value
Up to £49,355
Deadline
Not specified
Published
15 July 2026
Type
services
Overview
The provision of an independent prescribing service delivered by pharmacist independent prescribers (PIP) in community pharmacy setting, The service is being commissioned as a local enhanced service as defined by Part 4 paragraph 14(1)(e) of the Pharmaceutical Services (Advanced and Enhanced Services) (England) Directions 2013 (as amended).
The objectives of this service are to: • Provide management of Acute Conditions in Community Pharmacy which require assessment, self-care and/or a prescribing intervention to walk-in patients and those referred by their local GP, UEC or 111. • Build on the existing Pharmacy First Minor Illness, local PGDs and Pharmacy First service where patients are excluded or OTC licensing restricts provision of medication negating the need for escalation/referral back to their GP. This is a 12-month contract from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 The total value of the contract awarded: £49,355. This notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner
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H. A. McParland Limited
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NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARDKey Dates
Published
15 July 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Renewal expected70% confident
September 2027
Predicted using explicit duration found in the tender description (12 months from publication date + 60 days (estimated) → renewal expected by Sep 2027).
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