This page is for those who are working in roles funded by the primary care network (PCN) additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS) who are seeking exemption from all, or part of the pathway
or
those who are not eligible for the pathway, but are wanting to show that they have at least the same level of knowledge and skills as if they had completed the pathway so that they can carry out structured medication reviews (as described in the NHS England GP contract Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service Contract specification 2023/24).
Pharmacy professionals working in Primary care network (PCN) Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)-funded roles who must complete the Primary care pharmacy education pathway (PCPEP) may be exempt from some or all of the pathway and should use the Exemption process. This includes roles where any part of the post is funded using ARRS monies.
Pharmacists employed in primary care but not in specific PCN roles can apply for pathway equivalence to benchmark their training and experience against the PCPEP, so they and their employers can be assured that they are practising at least at the level of someone who has completed the pathway.
Below, you can watch a webinar recorded in late 2023 that explains the difference between pathway exemption and equivalence, and to provide some top tips for applicants.
If you require reasonable adjustments to complete the exemption or equivalence processes, please email primarycare@cppe.ac.uk and ask for a confidential discussion with the exemptions lead pharmacist.
To learn more about each individual application processes select a button below:
