Pharmacy quality scheme 2023/24
This year’s pharmacy quality scheme (PQS) launched on 1 June 2023 and consists of one gateway criterion (new medicine service) and three domains with annual funding of £45 million. It builds on previous work around respiratory disease, antimicrobial stewardship and improving access to end-of-life medicines. To qualify for the PQS payment, pharmacy contractors must meet the gateway criterion by the end of 31 December 2023 and claim payment during the declaration period. Further detail can be found in the June 2023 Drug Tariff and NHS England Pharmacy Quality Scheme Guidance 2023/24.