Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS)
This is our guide to PQS, it includes all of the bitesize tasks previously shared in our weekly updates – PQS Guide 2026 – 27
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You can read the full requirements for PQS 2025/26 in the Drug Tarif (part VIIA) – https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/202627-drug-tariff-updates
There is also lots of useful information on the CPE website – Pharmacy Quality Scheme – Community Pharmacy England
Below you will find local information to help you with PQS.
Locally commissioned palliative care service – Palliative care – Cambridgeshire & Peterborough (cambsandpeterboroughlpc.org.uk)
*Please note that the drugs list for our local service does not include cyclizine 50mg tablets or haloperidol tablets 500mcg, but does support access to parenteral haloperidol.
Local support for patients, relatives and carers is available on the ICS website – Palliative Care | CPICS Website
Outcomes from PQS 2021-22
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