These are the key links for the PFS details:

NHS England https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/community-pharmacy-advanced-service-specification-nhs-pharmacy-first-service/ ⁴

• the specification for the NHS Pharmacy First Scheme;⁵
• a flow chart (‘NHS Pharmacy First – clinical pathways’) summarising the procedures in each of the seven clinical pathways as algorithms for assessing a patient. The gateway point is highlighted for each pathway, showing what checks and questions to ask before continuing with the full consultation;⁵
• the 24 PGDs.

NHS England’s letter (January 25 2024) confirming the PFS launch summarises key points.⁴

Community Pharmacy England (CPE) https://cpe.org.uk/national-pharmacy-services/advanced-services/pharmacy-first-service/⁶

• latest news;
• online drop-in sessions and webinars (including slide downloads);
• resources to promote the service;
• videos talking through each of the seven clinical pathways;
• checklists for contractors and pharmacists for getting ready for the service;
• FAQs;
• funding and how to claim payments.

Drug Tariff https://www.drugtariff.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/¹

• Part VI C (Advanced Services) (Pharmacy and Appliance Contractors) England sets out reimbursement requirements at:
  • Paragraphs 28-37 - NHS Referrals for Minor Illness & Urgent Medicines Supply
  • Paragraphs 38-47 - Clinical Pathway consultations

NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) - https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacy-first.³

• The NHS Pharmacy First Service Directions is the legislation amending the CPCS directions to comply with for the service.⁷