Published: 22/10/21

This Circular provides updated guidance for both community optometry and community pharmacy teams and an updated referral form for the assessment and treatment of minor eye conditions as part of the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland (NHS PFS) service.

Background

The NHS PFS service came into force in community pharmacies on 29 July 2020 and replaced the Minor Ailment Service (MAS).

NHS Circulars PCA(O)(2020)18 and PCA(P)(2020)24, published on 6 November 2020, provided information about the NHS PFS service, along with guidance and a referral form for the assessment and treatment of minor eye conditions.

Detail

The guidance and Optometry-Pharmacy referral form have now been reviewed and updated. The updated referral form should be used with immediate effect.

Optometry teams should note that there have also been some changes made to the eye products that can be supplied by community pharmacies under the NHS PFS service. Further details are within the circular.