Launched 29th October 2019, the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) is a national Advanced (Pharmacy) Service which refers patients to community pharmacies via the 111 telephone service when they require low acuity advice, treatment and urgent repeat prescriptions to community pharmacies.
The CPCS aims to reduce pressure on the primary and urgent care system, particularly Accident and Emergency and GP out of hours. The service will support the integration of community pharmacy into the urgent care system.