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NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) reorganisation as of 1 April 2021
The following will be implemented as part of NHS CCG structure changes as of 1 April 2021. The changes will apply to April 2021 dispensing data which will be released mid-June and will be implemented across all our reporting systems where applicable…
dm+d for pharmaceutical suppliers and manufacturers
Suppliers of medicinal products and medical devices have a key role to play in supporting the maintenance of and updating dm+d.
Listing products on dm+d is the only way for pharmaceutical suppliers and manufacturers to make sure their products…
Late price changes applied to some AAH products
AAH has notified the NHSBSA that the price changes shown below will apply to their products with effect from 1 October 2016. Prescriptions dispensed from October 2016 onwards will be processed taking these price changes into account.…
Authorised signatures
Authorised signatories are personnel working for commissioner and/or provider organisations with responsibility for notifying NHS Prescription Services of changes to prescribing data.
NHS Prescription Services hold details of a senior authorised…
Medicines Data and the dm+d
Suppliers of medicinal products and medical devices have a vital role to play in maintaining the dictionary of medicines and devices (dm+d). The dm+d is the recognised NHS standard (SCC10052) for identifying and communicating medicinal product and…
Drug Tariff news - May Part VIIIB
Drug Tariff Part VIIIB has been reformatted for ease of use. The data hasn't changed and prices are effective from 01 May 2015.
May Part VIIIB
Part VIC Pharmacy First – November Drug Tariff Update
Contractors should note the minimum number of Pharmacy First Clinical Pathway consultations required to be delivered to secure the monthly fixed payment has changed from November 2024.
The following thresholds have been agreed:
November – 20…
Drug Tariff Part VIIA - Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) May 2025
Contractors should note the changes to Part VIIA PQS 25/26, specifically regarding the window that will be used to establish prescription volume for the purposes of banding.
Patient prescription charges
It's important that you sort your prescriptions into chargeable and exempt groups to make sure you get the right reimbursement.
Prescription charges and your reimbursement
When dispensing contractors send their prescription forms to us for…
Hospital/Foundation Trusts
Authorised signatories within Hospital Trusts must inform us of hospital:
ePACT codes for prescribing purposes
cost centres
prescribers within their organisation
Additions, deletions and changes to organisational and prescriber data need to…