NMS Changes September 2021

Published: Tue, 09/07/21

NMS Changes September 2021

7 September 2021

Dear Member,

Please see the attached full guide PharmaPlus Guide on the NMS changes and a simplified list of allowable medicines.

Please start to use this as soon as possible. Remember completing and claiming 20 NMS by 5th January 2022 forms GATEWAY criteria for the Pharmacy Quality Scheme.

The key changes are:

1.   The therapeutic areas & health conditions have been expanded
2.   New medicines have been added to the list of allowable drugs
3.   The NMS service can now be conducted for minors (with parent / guardian verbal consent)
4.   Carers can give consent if the patient is unable
5.   Consent does not have to be written and verbal is acceptable
6.   When obtaining consent, you must make it clear that the data and information may be shared with the third parties listed
7.   The maximum number of allowable NMS has increased
8.   PMR providers will update the computer systems soon to flag “Possible” patients

A ‘Catch Up NMS Service’ has also been introduced for patients you identify who were newly prescribed any medicines on the NMS list. As many patients with new medicines were unable to be completed during the pandemic. We outline how to start providing this part of the service in our pack.

Please review this pack and start the service ASAP.

As always, if you require any further support please contact the PharmaPlus team.

Regards,

PharmaPlus

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