Proposed new NEX stock order processing system A set date is agreed for submitting monthly stock audit (3rd Friday of month). A set date is agreed for submitting orders (3rd Friday of the month). This will be the ONLY order date in the month, so NEX providers will need to base their order on the amounts of each item given out in the previous month. The audit/order must be submitted on the excel spreadsheet audit/order form by e-mail to nominated SCC/DACT staff by 12 noon on the 3rd Friday of the month. On receipt of stock audit, Sheffield City Council will review all returns to ensure all pharmacies are compliant with NICE NSP52 guidance in terms of range of stock carried. Needle exchanges may be advised of the need to order additional stock items to be compliant. Sheffield City Council will match stock and orders within 3 working days from receipt and confirm the final order placed and arrangements for collection of non-ordered stock. Sheffield City Council will service standards with the current needle exchange stock supplier for time from order to delivery (aim is stock received by needle exchange 5 working days from order). Consultation on new NEX stock order processing system: There will be a brief (30 day) consultation on this proposed operational change. The consultation will include all current needle and syringe programme providers and the Local Pharmaceutical Committee. The consultation will end on 23rd May 2014. The proposal will be amended following consultation and the new system will be implemented on 2nd June 2014. Implementation and stock audit/order date: Friday 20th June 2014 Subsequent dates: Fridays 18th July, 15th August, 19th September, 17th October. (From October the new Non-Opiates Provider will assume responsibility for stock control and will – liaise directly regarding the system to be used) Consultation Responses by 23rd May 2014 to: Flowchart: Proposed new NEX order processing system
Proposed new NEX stock order processing system A set date is agreed for submitting monthly stock audit (3rd Friday of month). A set date is agreed for submitting orders (3rd Friday of the month). This will be the ONLY order date in the month, so NEX providers will need to base their order on the amounts of each item given out in the previous month. The audit/order must be submitted on the excel spreadsheet audit/order form by e-mail to nominated SCC/DACT staff by 12 noon on the 3rd Friday of the month. On receipt of stock audit, Sheffield City Council will review all returns to ensure all pharmacies are compliant with NICE NSP52 guidance in terms of range of stock carried. Needle exchanges may be advised of the need to order additional stock items to be compliant. Sheffield City Council will match stock and orders within 3 working days from receipt and confirm the final order placed and arrangements for collection of non-ordered stock. Sheffield City Council will service standards with the current needle exchange stock supplier for time from order to delivery (aim is stock received by needle exchange 5 working days from order). Consultation on new NEX stock order processing system: There will be a brief (30 day) consultation on this proposed operational change. The consultation will include all current needle and syringe programme providers and the Local Pharmaceutical Committee. The consultation will end on 23rd May 2014. The proposal will be amended following consultation and the new system will be implemented on 2nd June 2014. Implementation and stock audit/order date: Friday 20th June 2014 Subsequent dates: Fridays 18th July, 15th August, 19th September, 17th October. (From October – the new Non-Opiates Provider will assume responsibility for stock control and will liaise directly regarding the system to be used) Consultation Responses by 23rd May 2014 to: Flowchart: Proposed new NEX order processing system
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