Private Controlled Drug (CD) Pharmacies

The Private Controlled Drug (CD) Submission code referred to in the following procedures, is a 5 figure code which is allocated by the PPD. The format of the allocated code adheres to the format of the NACS pharmacy account code (F_ _ _ _).

The PCT or Agency working on behalf of the PCT will advise the PPD of any new or changes to existing private CD pharmacies by completing the Notification of Private CD Pharmacy Amendments Form .

The following information must be completed on each form:

• If the form was submitted by a PCT, the PCT name and PCT code
• If the form is submitted by an Agency, the Agency name, PCT name and PCT code.
• Signature of authorized signatory
• Date the amendment completed
• Telephone number of authorized signatory – in case of query
• Name of Signatory printed.

Detailed instructions on how to complete the rest of the proforma can be found in the procedures listed below. Select the relevant change of circumstance to display the instructions.

In order to avoid transposition errors and the subsequent problems this may incur, it may be beneficial to complete the forms electronically.

1. Private CD Pharmacy becoming responsible to the PCT
2. Private CD Pharmacy no longer responsibility of PCT
3. Change of name
4. Change of Address/Post Code
5. Change of Telephone Number

Private CD Pharmacy becoming responsible to the PCT

The PCT will advise the PPD by completing the Notification of Private CD Pharmacy Amendments Form .

The following information must be completed

Update Type

Tick the New Pharmacy box.

If the private CD dispenser is also working as an NHS dispenser then please advise of the National NHS Pharmacy Code.

SECTION A: Owner/Company details

• Owner/ Company Name

SECTION B: Pharmacy details

• Premises address including Post Code
• Contact Telephone number.

SECTION C: Effective date

• The start date of the private CD pharmacy.

The PCT will advise the PPD by completing the Notification of Private CD Pharmacy Amendments Form .

The following information must be completed

Update Type

Tick the Pharmacy no longer responsibility of PCT box.

Private CD submission Code and if the private CD dispenser is also working as an NHS dispenser then please advise of the National NHS Pharmacy Code.

SECTION A: Owner/Company details

• Owner/ Company Name

SECTION B: Pharmacy details

• Premises address including Post Code
• Contact Telephone number.

SECTION C: Effective date

• The end date of the private CD pharmacy.

The PCT will advise the PPD by completing the Notification of Private CD Pharmacy Amendments Form .

The following information must be completed

Update Type

Tick the Change of name box.

Private CD submission Code and if the private CD dispenser is also working as an NHS dispenser then please advise of the National NHS Pharmacy Code.

SECTION A: Owner/Company details

• Owner/ Company Name – new Owner/Company name

SECTION B: Pharmacy details

• Premises address including Post Code
• Contact Telephone number.

SECTION C: Effective date

• The start date of the name.

The PCT will advise the PPD by completing the Notification of Private CD Pharmacy Amendments Form .

The following information must be completed

Update Type

Tick the Change of address/post code box.

Private CD submission Code and if the private CD dispenser is also working as an NHS dispenser then please advise of the National NHS Pharmacy Code.

SECTION A: Owner/Company details

• Owner/ Company Name

SECTION B: Pharmacy details

• Premises address including Post Code – new address/Post Code details
• Contact Telephone number.

SECTION C: Effective date

• The start date of the new address/Post Code.

The PCT will advise the PPD by completing the Notification of Private CD Pharmacy Amendments Form .

The following information must be completed

Update Type

Tick the Change of Telephone number box.

Private CD submission Code and if the private CD dispenser is also working as an NHS dispenser then please advise of the National NHS Pharmacy Code.

SECTION A: Owner/Company details

• Owner/ Company Name

SECTION B: Pharmacy details

• Premises address including Post Code
• Contact Telephone number – new telephone number.

SECTION C: Effective date

• The start date of the new telephone number.