Managing a Temporary Closure of Pharmacy
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Friday 12th August 2022
Please check your business continuity is up to date
If an emergency situation means your pharmacy needs to close for a short period, there are actions you need to take as a contractor to ensure patients are able to access their prescriptions and that your business can resume easily and effectively once the emergency has passed.
Designed by PSNC, the following posters can be used to inform patients when a pharmacy has to temporarily close:
Other local pharmacies will probably become busier due to the temporary closure of a pharmacy and the following poster can be displayed to explain this to patients:
PSNC have also developed a briefing that provides guidance on planning which can be undertaken in advance of an emergency closure and actions that should be considered in the event of a closure:
This checklist should form part of your business continuity planning.
If you have Substance Misuse patients due to collect that day, please phone the prescriber as soon as possible in the morning to notify them so new prescriptions can be sorted and patients directed to alternative pharmacy.