Healthcare plans for the early release of prisoners 

NHS England has issued a letter to ICBs which providing guidance for general practices and community pharmacies regarding healthcare plans for the people who are being released early from prison on 10th September and 22nd October.  The letter highlights the potential use of Pharmacy First and PCS services to support these individuals and confirms that they will receive 28 days of medication upon discharge. Special arrangements will be in place for OST prescribing for supervised methadone users. Click here.