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