Provision of antiviral medication for influenza-like illness through NHS community pharmacy providers

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The provision of antiviral medication through community pharmacy provision within Surrey Heartlands ICB for the treatment of influenza-like illness. To reduce the risk of complications from and spread of influenza-like illness, and to optimise treatment use by providing safe access to treatment in a timely manner CPV Code 85149000-5 - Pharmacy services, but not including community pharmacy services that are arranged under The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013 Lot 1: The provision of antiviral medication through community pharmacy provision within Surrey Heartlands ICB for the treatment of influenza-like illness. To reduce the risk of complications from and spread of influenza-like illness, and to optimise treatment use by providing safe access to treatment in a timely manner The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be £2,000 over the 2 year term, from 1st April 2024 until 31st March 2026. There are two providers of this service - one of which will additionally be commissioned to provide Christmas Day and Easter Sunday on-call arrangements and will receive an additional £1045 per annum for providing this additional service. Further fees to be paid of £52 per call-out, £13 dispensing fee for antivirals dispensed, delivery fees of £11.50 per delivery for deliveries within usual catchment area.