The below outlines the requirements to fulfil paragraph 29D(2)(e)(ii), Schedule 5 of the NHS (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013, as amended.
Approved particulars
While the provision of pharmaceutical services is temporarily suspended at a pharmacy premises (other than distance selling premises), a notice must be displayed in such a way that it is visible from outside the premises, which:
- states that the provision of services is currently suspended, and
- provides information as to how long the suspension will / is likely to last.
The notice must be printed using a plain font in minimum size 12 pt, with sufficient contrast between print and background colour, and include:
- Advice for what people should do if they need to collect a prescription from the pharmacy premises.
- Advice for what to do if they have medical issues that cannot wait until the pharmacy reopens.
- Confirmation of the location of pharmacy premises nearby that can provide pharmaceutical services during the temporary suspension.
- Advice that help can be sought from nhs.uk, calling 111 or the NHS.uk website.
The effective date for these approved particulars is 31 July 2023.
Publication reference: PRN00640i