SCHEDULE 4F7NHS England’sTerms of service of NHS pharmacists
PART 2Essential services
F1Supply in accordance with a PTP F5or a PTPGD5B
1
Subject to the following provisions of this Part, where—
a
b
a person who is entitled to be supplied with that drug in pursuance of that order requests the provision of the drug in accordance with that order,
P must, with reasonable promptness, provide the drug so ordered.
F21A
Where P considers—
a
on the basis of a request for the supply of a drug in accordance with a PTP or a PTPGD that has been approved by F7NHS England as a basis for supply as part of pharmaceutical services;
b
having made the appropriate checks; and
c
having regard to what is reasonable and appropriate,
that a person is entitled to be supplied with the drug in accordance with the PTP or PTPGD as part of pharmaceutical services, P must, with reasonable promptness, provide the drug requested.
2
If a person who is entitled as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b) F4or (1A) asks P to do so—
a
P must give an estimate of the time when the drug will be ready; and
b
if they are not ready by then, P must give a revised estimate of the time when they will be ready (until they are ready).
F63
Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply where arrangements are in place for the provision of the drug (whether by P or otherwise) ordered pursuant to the PTP or PTPGD as part of a directed service which includes arrangements for the provision of such a drug ordered in accordance with such a PTP or PTPGD.
4
Sub-paragraph (1A) does not apply where arrangements are in place for the provision of the drug (whether by P or otherwise) requested in accordance with the PTP or PTPGD as part of a directed service which includes arrangements for the provision of such a drug requested in accordance with such a PTP or PTPGD.
Words in Regulations substituted (6.11.2023) by The Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1071), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 1