The Drug Tariff Category M pricelist for January 2023 has been published on the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) website. The January Category M prices reflect an increase in reimbursement levels of approximately £28m per quarter. This is the net effect of 2 elements; A significant adjustment in Category M prices in recognition of the
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 January 2023. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. n Item
Read moreThe supply situation re antibiotics remains extremely challenging for contractors and over the past week much work has been underway by both PSNC and the LPCs to seek resolutions at both a national and local level. This article provides the latest information as of 23rd December, as well as links to some new support materials
Read morePharmacy contractors should note a number of changes that have been made to different SSPs. SSP036 for Estraderm MX® 100mcg patches has been reactivated and is currently set to expire on 13th January 2023. SSP036 allows pharmacists to supply Evorel® 100mcg patches instead of Estraderm MX® 100mcg patches. SSP039 for Lipitor® 20mg chewable tablets has
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (23/12/2022) granted the following list of price concessions for December 2022. PSNC and DHSC are still working to finalise prices on a few outstanding lines for December 2022. As soon as prices are finalised, these will be cascaded to contractors via PSNC’s website and email
Read moreIn the New Year, PSNC will start its election cycle for the new committee of PSNC, to be known as Community Pharmacy England (CPE). This Committee will take up post from 1st April 2023. Following the recommendations of the Pharmacy Review Steering Group and as part of the Transforming Pharmacy Representation (TAPR) work programme, the PSNC
Read morePSNC and the other community pharmacy national representative bodies, along with the four largest pharmacy chains in England, have jointly written to the Secretary of State for Health, Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP, warning that the sector needs urgent investment. The letter says that the Government is facing a choice over the future of the
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (22/12/2022) granted the following list of price concessions for December 2022. PSNC and DHSC are still working to finalise prices for several other drugs including some antibiotics reported to be unavailable at the prices listed in the December 2022 Drug Tariff. As soon as prices
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Sulfasalazine 250mg in 5ml oral suspension sugar free. MSN/2022/110 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 21st December 2022 Sulfasalazine 250mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free is out of stock from w/c 19th December until early June 2023. Sulfasalazine 500mg non-enteric
Read moreDepartment of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Dalteparin (Fragmin®) 10,000units/1mL solution for injection ampoule MSN/2022/109 Tier 3 – high impact Date of issue 21st December 2022 Dalteparin (Fragmin®) 10,000units/1mL solution for injection ampoule has been discontinued. Based on forecasted UK demand, stock will be exhausted by May 2023.
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