Our main purpose is simple: to improve the use of medicines to help people live longer, fuller lives. We do this by joining together experts to create a rich source of impartial advice for pharmacists and other professionals using medicines.

We’re proud to play our part in the NHS in improving the use of medicines so people live longer, fuller lives. We are SPS.

Who we are

We are a team of pharmacy professionals and support staff, commissioned by NHS England, to provide advice and guidance on Medicines Optimisation.

What we do

We deliver direct benefits to patients and teams across the NHS. Our SPS team members are highly valued by NHS England and teams across the healthcare system.

Our purpose and values

Our purpose and values express the beliefs of the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service. They drive our decisions and determine our focus.

Using our advice

You remain professionally responsible and accountable for your own actions when using our advice and guidance.

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We use social media platforms to communicate information about our resources, events and news.

Get in touch

Get in touch with the Medicines Information and Medicines Quality Assurance parts of our service if you have a question.