Following representations made by Community Pharmacy England on behalf of community pharmacy owners, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has redetermined January, August and October 2025 reimbursement prices for the following products to reflect an increase in their NHS list prices. To avoid pharmacy owners dispensing these products at a loss, DHSC has
Read morePhoto credit: parliamentlive.tv Pharmacies’ ability to manage medicines shortages is constrained by cashflow and reimbursement pressures, with reforms to allow pharmacists greater flexibility to make substitutions sorely needed, Community Pharmacy England has told a Parliamentary inquiry. Dr. James Davies, Director of Research and Insights at Community Pharmacy England, gave oral evidence to the House of
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (03/11/2025) confirmed the following final list of price concessions for October 2025. The final list for October 2025 includes seven further price concessions and improved prices for two products following representations made by Community Pharmacy England on behalf of community pharmacy owners. Drug Pack size Price concession
Read moreFrom 1 November 2025, Estradot Conti® 30/95 transdermal patches and Estradot Conti® 40/130 transdermal patches have been added to the list of medicines covered by the HRT prepayment certificate (HRT PPC). This change has been reflected in Part XVI of the November 2025 Drug Tariff and on the NHSBSA’s website. Community Pharmacy England has also updated its HRT medicines
Read moreThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (31/10/2025) confirmed the following list of price concessions for October 2025: Please note: Community Pharmacy England has submitted price concession applications for a number of other medicines affected by pricing issues this month. We will issue further updates as soon as we hear back from the Department.
Read moreThe NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) produces a quarterly newsletter called “Hints & Tips for dispensing contractors”. The latest edition (Issue 61) contains some useful information and advice on: Complete the 2025 Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey Tadalafil and Vardenafil generic versions: SLS endorsement requirement removed Your batch submissions: do not use security pins Reminding patients to
Read moreAs part of our Funding & Reimbursement Shorts series, Community Pharmacy England’s in-house Drug Tariff and funding experts have created a new video on claiming payment for EPS prescriptions. EPS submission is a key part of ensuring pharmacy teams are paid accurately and on time for the medicines and services they provide. Getting the submission right helps
Read moreCommunity Pharmacy England on behalf of pharmacy owners made further applications to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), resulting in a further 19 new products being added to the ‘Drugs for which Discount is Not Deducted’ (DND) list from 1 November 2025. This takes the total
Read moreFollowing representations from Community Pharmacy England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has re-determined that the following products will be granted special container status from 1 November 2025. Generic drug name (dm+d descriptor) Brand and/or Manufacturer Pack size Special container Desmopressin 120microgram sublingual tablets sugar free Aspire Pharma Ltd 30 tablets Subpack of 10
Read moreFrom today, community pharmacies across England can offer expanded NHS services to make emergency contraception and support for people prescribed antidepressants more accessible in local communities. Under the expanded Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS), pharmacies are able to provide women across the country access to oral emergency contraception as well as their regular contraceptive pill through
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