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The ‘One Drug Database’ project is underway, which will move all of our drug data into one place. This will provide a consistent, single source of information. For years, we’ve had two sources of drug data – Master Data Replacement (MDR) for…

The following is an announcement from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC): The increased uptake of electronic prescriptions has resulted in a significant reduction of paper prescription submissions. Approximately 5% of the prescriptions…

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…

The Local Payments Application is no longer in use Contact us if you need to organise a payment, at: contractorpayments@nhsbsa.nhs.uk​​​​ Integrated Care Boards (ICB) commission pharmacy contractors to deliver locally commissioned services. For…

It’s important that the overprint specifications for prescriptions are followed so all forms are printed to a high standard. This makes it much easier for us to process the forms quickly to meet deadlines. Guidance on current and out of date…

dm+d and its supporting files and information are released through TRUD (Technology Reference Update Distribution). TRUD is hosted by NHS England and provides the distribution and licensing mechanism for NHS terminologies (including dm+d).  For…

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has worked closely with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to improve the categorisation of NBS products. It is part of a system-wide move towards interoperability. The work has been…

The NUMSAS pilot scheme has ended The NUMSAS pilot scheme ended on 28 October 2019.  We therefore request that all outstanding claims are sent with your end of month batch submission for October 2019.  Any submissions for the NUMSAS pilot…

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…

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…