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dm+d was developed as a stand-alone product which could be implemented in systems independent of the strategic clinical terminology solution the NHS was committed to - SNOMED CT® (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terms). However, it…

We recently told you about the ‘One Drug Database’ project we’re undertaking and our plan to provide the new dataset in January 2020 (November 2019 data). It looks like the project will be delayed by one month. We’re now aiming to go live in…

The NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d) is a dictionary of descriptions and codes which cover product information about medicines and devices in use across the NHS. It is the recognised NHS standard (SCCI0052) for uniquely identifying…

This is an announcement on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care. Contractors should note that the grace period to claim for activity under the Community Pharmacist Consultation Advanced Service will reduce from six months to three…

New amended directions for the Community Pharmacy Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Advanced Service (CPSIVAS) 2023/24 have been made and published. An updated determination has also been published in the September Drug Tariff. The CPSIVAS Directions…

Electronic submission of prescriptions for reimbursement EPS (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 make…

The NHS England and Wales Drug Tariff was made available online only in April 2021. It is available to view 3 working days before the end of each month. In addition, all contractors are notified on the first day of its publication each month by…

You should sort your FP10 prescriptions in line with the guidance shown on the FP34 submission document. Using the red separator when submitting your prescription forms for payment ensures that forms including certain items will be subject to an…

Further to the consultation on reimbursement reforms (consultation response can be found here: Community pharmacy drug reimbursement reform: consultation response - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and further consultation with Community Pharmacy England (CPE),…

A new Drug Tariff determination has been made for Thursday 1 May 2025, to Part II and Part VIIIC to reflect that pharmacy contractors may have centrally secured stock of Nirmatrelvir 150mg tablets and Ritonavir 100mg tablets (Paxlovid 150mg/100mg…