This PSNC Briefing provides suggested actions which LPCs can take to ensure community pharmacy is effectively engaged in the work of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and pharmacy contractors and their teams are supported to play their part in this. Other PCN resources are available at psnc.org.uk/pcnresources.

The list of suggested actions has been created drawing upon discussions on this topic with LPCs from across England. It is ordered so the listing broadly reflects a prioritised timeline, however some actions will be best undertaken concurrently and the order of undertaking chosen actions should reflect the local situation, such as work already undertaken by LPCs and local priorities for commissioners and PCN leaders.

LPCs are encouraged to provide feedback on the suggested actions and any additions to the list which could be made. Additionally, if LPCs have suggestions on other resources which could be developed nationally or have locally developed resources they would like to share, please send these to the PSNC Services Team.

PSNC Briefing 015/19: Supporting community pharmacies to engage with Primary Care Networks – potential actions for LPCs

If you have queries on this PSNC Briefing or you require more information, please contact the PSNC Services Team.

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