Following applications made by PSNC to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), a further 25 new products were classed as ‘Drugs for which Discount is Not Deducted’ (DND) from 1 April 2023. This took the total number of products granted DND status to over 600 products following checks
Read moreFollowing representations from PSNC, the Department of Health of Social Care (DHSC) has re-determined the special container status of Colesevelam 625mg tablets. From April 2023, the listing in Part VIII of the Drug Tariff has been updated to reflect the change in special container status as it meets the relevant criteria as set out in Part
Read moreFollowing 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 moreNHS England has announced that the way some Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) GP referrals are sent by the EMIS PharmRefer product is changing. From 29th March 2023 (today), community pharmacies using CPCS solutions from Cegedim Healthcare Solutions, Positive Solutions or Sonar Informatics won’t access those GP CPCS referrals through PharmOutcomes. Instead, referrals from GPs
Read morePSNC’s factsheet for community pharmacy teams explains how to access the shared NHSmail inbox within the Outlook mobile app. The app enables contractors to quickly and easily access NHSmail and provides contractors with the flexibility to choose how and when they would like to be notified about incoming emails. The short one-page factsheet provides a
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
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