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COPD PACK LAUNCHED

The NPA €Managing COPD in community pharmacy€ new resource pack aims to help community pharmacists and their teams to improve the diagnosis, care and management of patients with COPD. Available online from npa.co.uk/servicesandsupport.

SCOTTISH PHARMACY PRAISED

An Ayrshire MSP raised a motion in Scottish Parliament last month to congratulate the staff of NPA member Pennyburn Pharmacy for their €selflessness and commitment€. Seven staff took part in a stepathon for Children in Need, raising over £1000.

QUALITY PAYMENTS: NEW ASTHMA RESOURCES

The NPA has launched new asthma review resources to help contractors achieve quality points. Available online at npa.co.uk/information-and- guidance/asthma-review/

HLP LEVEL 1 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

An NPA Superintendent update provides information on how to register as a Level 1 Healthy Living Pharmacy under the new self-assessment process. Visit https: npa.co.uk/news-and- events/news-item/hlp-level-1- registration-now-open/.

NHSMAIL ACCOUNT APPLICATION PROCESS

New information on the application process for pharmacies requesting an NHSmail account is available. Visit npa.co.uk/news-and-events/news-item/nhsmail-account-application-process/ for more information.

PHARMACY BUSINESS PLANNER LAUNCHED
The latest in a suite of practical NPA tools will help independent pharmacies meet the business challenges presented by funding cuts in England. Visit npa.co.uk/services/business-support/pharmacybusiness- planner/.

ESTABLISHMENT PAYMENTS
As of 1 December 2016, Establishment Payments were reduced by 20% compared to 2015/16 levels. From 1 April 2017, they will be reduced by 40% compared to the 2015/16 levels.