Newcastle Local Pharmacy Services
Details of services that are commissioned from Newcastle Pharmacies, by Newcastle Local Authority and third party providers are shown below. Some services may not be commissioned form or available from all pharmacies
The purpose of this service is to ensure equitable and timely access to emergency hormonal contraception for females aged 13years and upwards. The service will also provide Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea screening (15- 24yrs) from the community pharmacy. The purpose of this service is also to ensure referrals are made to sexual health services for ongoing contraception and further advice (imperative for all under 16 year olds).
Supervised Consumption – PSNE Ltd
Pharmacies participating in the Council’s needle exchange scheme will help ensure that injecting drug users within Newcastle upon Tyne have access to needle exchange facilities across the city
Service details and funding – Supervised Consumption and Needle Exchange
Intermediate Stop Smoking Service & Voucher Fulfilment – Newcastle Council/CGL
