Antiviral Access Services

Pharmacies may supply antivirals for the treatment of flu on NHS prescriptions, during the times when the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Pharmaceutical Officer have advised that seasonal influenza is circulating. Outside of that period, general practitioners are unable to prescribe antivirals under the General Medical Services regulations and alternative local commissioning arrangements need to be made.

Across West Yorkshire a number of community pharmacies are commissioned to hold a stock of antivirals and issue them in response to local outbreaks. Please see details below of the services that are commissioned at each place.

Calderdale

Antiviral Access Points – “In Season” and “Out of Season” – Calderdale CP Service Specification

Kirklees

Antiviral Access Points – “In Season” and “Out of Season” – Kirklees CP Service Specification

Leeds

Leeds Anti-Viral Supplies for Flu – Briefing

Leeds ICB Care Home Influenza Anti-viral Prescribing and Dispensing 2023/24

NHS Leeds commissions a service to facilitate supply of oseltamivir via PGD for pre and post exposure prophylaxis of avian influenza:

Avian Influenza Outbreak – Leeds CP Service Specification 2023

Avian Influenza Outbreak: Leeds SOP – December 2022

Wakefield

Antiviral Access Points – “In Season” and “Out of Season” – Wakefield CP Service Specification

Last Updated: 28th March 2024