Dear Member,

Deadline: 30th June 2024 - PUT THIS IN YOUR DIARY.

Community Pharmacy England has released new guidance to help community pharmacy owners complete the latest Data Security and Protection Toolkit, due by Sunday, June 30, 2024.

Key Updates:

    •    Enhanced layout and question wording.
    •    Pharmacy-specific tips.
    •    Previous submission answers are displayed for easy confirmation.
    •    Continued support for NHS Parent Organisation Code (POC) batch submission for owners of three or more pharmacies.

Guidance and Resources:

    •    Toolkit Completion Overview: Step-by-step guide for the 2024 Toolkit.
    •    Mandatory Questions Guidance: Detailed assistance for mandatory questions.
    •    Batch Submission Guide: This guide is for pharmacy owners with three or more pharmacies.
    •    On-Demand Webinar: Workshop on Toolkit completion, highly recommended by previous attendees.

Your Next Steps:

    1.    Log in to the Toolkit: Start with the “Toolkit Completion: Overview” guide.
    2.    Begin Completing the Toolkit: Address mandatory questions promptly.
    3.    Verify NHS POC Code: Ensure the accuracy of the associated pharmacy list.
    4.    Watch the Webinar: Access on-demand for detailed guidance.

Important Notes:

    •    Completing the Toolkit is mandatory to meet the NHS Terms of Service.
    •    PMR suppliers may provide additional guidance soon.

Please incorporate this requirement into your workload planning and start the process as soon as possible. As always, please email us at info@pharmaplusltd.co.uk if there are any queries or if you require any help.