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Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments
This is an important development design to replace control of Entry Regulations from April 2011.
The guidance which is downloadable covers:
· why and how PNAs should be integrated into PCTs' existing business and commissioning cycles
· how PNAs fit within the world class commissioning framework
· the key pointers on how to write a PNA
· how robust PNAs can be used to inform and sustain decisions on applications to provide services, and for workforce development
· specific criteria and indicators of performance levels for the world class commissioning competencies particularly relevant for PNAs
More information is available download:
PNA 2009 Final Version
PNA DH Guidance March 2010
PNA Toolkit from NHSE
SI 2010_914 Amendments