Dear Member,
Attached is an example SOP template for the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service. Use it as the base and adapt to your local PGDs, ICB formulary, referral routes, IT, and staffing. It is to support you in the
provision of the service and it is a requirement to have in place before you start. You will need to read through it and personalise it to your pharmacy.
Action:
- Add pharmacy name, ODS code, NHSmail, PMR or service IT.
- Insert PGD titles, version numbers, authorisation and expiry dates.
- Add ICB formulary link, local safeguarding contacts, sexual health referral details.
- Assign a Service Lead Pharmacist. Confirm on-shift RP
supervision.
- Set role tasks for pharmacy technicians, ACTs/dispensers, MCAs, and store manager.
- Ensure equipment in place and logged: validated BP monitor, scales, height measure.
- Hold core OC stock. Keep
PILs and signposting materials available.
- Record consultations, send GP notifications with consent, claim on MYS.
- Keep a training matrix and complete quarterly audits.
PLEASE NOTE:
This is a template. Localise before use and file the signed copy in your governance folder.
