Decision details

The three HWBBs across pan-Lancashire have a statutory responsibility to publish and keep up-to-date a statement of needs for pharmaceutical services of the population in its area.  This is referred to as a pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA) and needs to be published before 1 April 2018.

The report outlined the PNA process in pan-Lancashire, summarised the findings and recommendations, provided links to the draft PNA 2018 documents and seeked the approval of the HWB to publish the PNA 2018.

The Board discussed the need for promoting the healthy living campaigns and to change the publics' mindset on what they can and cannot use pharmacies for and what they can do for the public.

Resolved:  That the Health and Wellbeing Board:

i)  Received the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2018.

ii)  Noted the finding that there is currently no need for any further additional pharmacies as current pharmaceutical services provision is deemed adequate across pan-Lancashire.

iii)  Noted the recommendations from the PNA 2018.

iv)  Approved the PNA for publication by 31 March 2018.

v)  Asked for an update on Healthy Living campaigns to be brought to a future meeting and for this to be promoted by Central Pharmacies/NHS England in Lancashire.