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PSNC reminds pharmacy contractors to make PQS declaration by Wednesday

Shilpa Sharma
By Shilpa SharmaMar 01, 2022
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The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has reminded community pharmacy contractors to make their Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2021/22 declaration by 11.59pm on Wednesday (March 2).

The window for claiming this payment will close thereafter.

The negotiator advised contractors not to leave making their PQS declaration to the last minute to allow some time in case they experience any issues.

It also reminded that an extension has been agreed for meeting the requirements of the PQS 2021/22, but contractors must make their declaration based on what they intend to meet by March 2, 2022.

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