West Sussex Draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) Consultation

What is the PNA?

The PNA assesses current and future pharmaceutical service needs for the local residents. These are services such as prescription services, medical appliances and health advice provided by pharmacies, dispensing doctors and appliance contractors. The PNA is used by NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) when considering applications for new pharmacies, dispensing doctors or appliance contractors and changes to existing services. It is also used to inform commissioning of services from community pharmacies by NHSE&I, and local commissioners such as the NHS and Local Authorities.

PNA consultation

The consultation on the draft PNA which aimed to get feedback from various organisations, community groups, and residents was open from Monday 20 June until Sunday 28 August 2022. Thank you to all those who gave their feedback on the draft PNA. All feedback received is currently being reviewed and the PNA will be updated as necessary. The final PNA will be published by 1st October 2022 on the West Sussex County Council website.

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