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Statistical publication calendar
This page was last reviewed and updated on Thursday 2 July 2026.This calendar lists upcoming statistics which we'll produce.It lists publication dates for these statistics, month by month for the next 12 months.Where the state is marked as…
Summary of NHSBSA Board minutes - 15 May 2025
Meeting held at 9:00am in Stella House, Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Present:
Sue Douthwaite, Chair
Michael Brodie, Chief Executive
Kathy Gillatt, Non-Executive Director
David Leather, Non-Executive Director
Mathew McKie, Non-Executive Director…
Commercial Services
Our Commercial Services team supports NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) colleagues with all aspects of buying goods and services. This includes everything from early planning to awarding contracts and managing them afterwards.We also:…
Submitting EPS claims for reimbursement
Electronic submission of prescriptions for reimbursementEPS (release 2) allows pharmacies to electronically submit patients’ prescriptions to us for reimbursement.The information is provided to us using the dm+d code and contractors can…
Summary of NHSBSA Board minutes - 11 December 2025
Meeting held at 9:00am in Stella House, Newcastle Upon Tyne.Present:Sue Douthwaite, ChairMichael Brodie, Chief ExecutiveKathy Gillatt, Non-Executive DirectorDavid Leather, Non-Executive Director (via video conference) (items 25/148 to 25/156 only)…
Medical exemption certificates
You must have a medical exemption certificate to get free NHS prescriptions. If you do not have a valid medical exemption certificate, you may be liable for a penalty charge.Find out if you’re entitled to NHS dental treatment and other help with…
Maternity exemption certificates
It is the maternity exemption certificate that entitles you to free NHS prescriptions, not being pregnant or having given birth in the last 12 months. If you do not have a valid maternity exemption certificate, you may be…
Summary of NHSBSA Board minutes - 18 September 2025
Meeting held at 9:00am in Stella House, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Present: Sue Douthwaite, ChairMichael Brodie, Chief ExecutiveKathy Gillatt, Non-Executive DirectorDavid Leather, Non-Executive DirectorMathew McKie, Non-Executive DirectorRandeep…
Summary of NHSBSA Board minutes - 12 December 2024
Meeting held at 9:00am on 12 December 2024 at Stella House, Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Present:
Sue Douthwaite, Chair
Michael Brodie, Chief Executive
Kathy Gillatt, Non-Executive Director
David Leather, Non-Executive Director (via video…
Summary of NHSBSA Board minutes - 19 March 2026
Meeting held at 8:30am at Stella House, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Present: Sue Douthwaite, ChairMichael Brodie, Chief ExecutiveKathy Gillatt, Non-Executive DirectorDavid Leather, Non-Executive DirectorMel Tomlin, Non-Executive Director (via…