This Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) is a key document that is used in the development and improvement of pharmaceutical services in East Sussex. NHS Sussex Integrated Commissioning Board (ICB) is responsible for commissioning pharmaceutical services and is expected to make reference to the PNA when making decisions about market entry for new service providers, as well as in commissioning advanced and enhanced services. All Health and Wellbeing Boards are required to publish a PNA to cover a three-year period.
2025 PNA Final Report Oct (pdf, 9MB)
This PNA concluded that there were no gaps in current service provision or expected during the lifetime of the PNA. It makes several recommendations for how to maintain and improve access to excellent services for the residents of East Sussex.