Following the Government decisions to increase in the NHS prescription charge and introduce a HRT prescription prepayment certificate from 1st April 2023, PSNC has designed two posters that can be displayed in community pharmacies. PSNC’s Prescription Charge Card confirms the new NHS prescription charge of £9.65 per item, explaining that this is a tax from the Government
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Ciclosporin (Vanquorel®) 25mg capsules. MSN/2023/036 Tier 3 – high impact Date of issue 29th March 2023 Ciclosporin (Vanquorel®) 25mg capsules are out of stock until mid-May 2023. Alternative brands of ciclosporin capsules (Neoral® and Capsorin®) remain available and can support an
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Triptorelin acetate (Gonapeptyl® Depot) 3.75mg powder and solvent for suspension for injection pre-filled syringes. MSN/2023/037 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 29th March 2023 Triptorelin acetate (Gonapeptyl Depot®) 3.75mg powder and solvent for suspension for injection prefilled syringes are
Read moreCommunity pharmacy contractors are reminded that a number of services and Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) deadlines are approaching; this news story provides a summary of these deadlines. 31st March 2023 Deadline/end of service Further information Work to meet the majority* of the PQS 2022/23 Domains needs to be completed Contractors must have evidence to demonstrate
Read moreDexcom One products will enter the Drugs for which Discount is Not Deducted (DND) list (Part II of the Drug Tariff) from 1st April 2023. The assumed level of discount normally applied when community pharmacy contractors dispense medicines and appliances will no longer be applied to Dexcom One products. Following representations from PSNC supported by
Read moreThe Drug Tariff Preface published monthly lists additions, deletions and other changes to products listed in the Drug Tariff. Below is a summary of the changes coming into effect from 1 April 2023. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. n Item
Read moreAs part of the Year 4 & 5 funding settlement for community pharmacy, it was agreed that a new Flat Fee payment would be introduced from April 2023. This would be paid to all contractors who dispense at least 101 items a month, up to a national total of £70m on an annual basis. See
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Estradiol (Progynova® TS) 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches. MSN/2023/035 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 28th March 2023 Estradiol (Progynova® TS) 100microgram/24hours patches are out of stock until w/c 5th June 2023. An alternative brand of estradiol patches, FemSeven®, of the
Read moreThe Drug Tariff for April 2023 will contain changes to the discount deduction arrangements for pharmacy contractors, including changes which PSNC rejected, and are subsequently being imposed. The changes being implemented from 1 April include: All concession lines to be considered as Group Items for Discount Not Deducted i.e. DND or zero discount (ZD) items
Read moreIn response to a significant ongoing disruption to the supply of Progynova® TS 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches, a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) has been issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Effective today, 28 March 2023, SSP052 provides that for every Progynova® TS 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patch originally prescribed, one FemSeven® 100 patch must be supplied. SSP052,
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