Dear Member,

Please find below important reminders and deadlines for ongoing pharmacy service requirements and opportunities:

1. PQS 2025/26 Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Audit

• Start by: 3 February 2026
• Submit anonymised data by: 31 March 2026 via MYS portal https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dispensing-contractors-information/manage-your-service-mys/mys-pharmacy
• Guidance available to support completion.

2. Pharmacy First Campaign – February 2026

• Campaign dates: 2 – 22 February 2026
• Promote Pharmacy First using:
  • Posters/leaflets in pharmacy
  • Info on website or social media
  • Emails/SMS to patients
• Updated digital materials available via DHSC Campaign Resource Centre. https://campaignresources.dhsc.gov.uk/campaigns/nhs-primary-care/think-pharmacy-first/campaign-toolkit/

3. Register for 2026/27 COVID-19 Vaccination Service

• Deadline to register: 2 February 2026
• Pharmacy contractors: Register here
• Registration includes commitment to deliver 2026/27 flu vaccinations.
• Refer to the enhanced service specifications for full details.

4. Flu Vaccination Programme – Ongoing

• Encourage uptake with flu still circulating. https://campaignresources.dhsc.gov.uk/campaigns/vaccinations/winter-vaccinations/public-winter-vaccinations/
• Vaccines in stock and ready to order:
  • Sanofi TIV-HD: VaxiShop | 0800 854430 | GB-vaccinecustomerservices@sanofi.com
  • Seqirus aTIV/TIVc: flu360.co.uk | 0845 745 1500 | service.uk@seqirus.com
  • Wholesalers also have supply.
• Update NHS Profile Manager with walk-in service details if not yet done.https://organisation.nhswebsite.nhs.uk/sign-in

5. DSPTK 2026 Webinar

• Date: 11 February 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM
• Location: Online (registration required)
•  https://cpe.org.uk/our-events/data-security-and-protection-toolkit-2026-workshop/Learn how to complete the DSPTK with support from Community Pharmacy England and NHS DSPTK team.

Plan of Action:

• ✅ Start PQS AMS Audit by 3 Feb
• ✅ Register for COVID-19 service by 2 Feb
• ✅ Promote Pharmacy First between 2–22 Feb
• ✅ Push flu vaccinations & ensure walk-in info is updated
• ✅ Register & attend DSPTK webinar on 11 Feb

If you have any questions or need support please get in touch with us as usual on

 info@pharmaplusltd.co.uk and we will be happy to assist.

Regards,

PharmaPlus