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What is an SSP? If the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) decides there is a serious shortage of a specific medicine or appliance, they may issue a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP). Under an SSP, pharmacists have the power to dispense an…

We have received a number of enquiries from contractors who have endorsed an incorrect product and pack size, leading to referred backs and delays in payment. When dispensing a drug not listed in Part VIII of the Drug Tariff, you must endorse…

Jump to: About the eRD resources page Our GP Assurance team are working in collaboration with prescribers and dispensers to help them realise the benefits of increased eRD use. We've created a library of resources to help you.  eRD set up…

Pharmacy contractors should note that endorsement requirements for products supplied in accordance with a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) have been updated, as per Clause 9E, Part II of the June 2021 Drug Tariff. The update will affect all future…

This article has been published on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care. The Department of Health and Social Care and the National Assembly of Wales have re-determined that the reimbursement price for the month of November 2021 for…

The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that the reimbursement price for the following products has been redetermined for August 2024 prescriptions. This is to reflect an increase in the NHS list price. Product…

We hold regular webinars and open days for prescribing and dispensing contractors on topics ranging from endorsing and referred backs to batch submissions and switching.   Online sessions last approximately 60 minutes.  In-person open days take…

We provide prescribing and financial information relating to the provision of pharmaceutical services. We also calculate payments that are due to dispensing contractors in primary care. Organisational changes and new arrangements for commissioning…

Similar to last year’s flu season, 2024-25 flu reimbursement claims are expected to be reviewed. This means you might get asked to submit information to support your reimbursement claims. Throughout the flu season you should keep records of the…

We use high speed scanners and intelligent character recognition software to read the information we need to pay you, including: quantity strength presentation patient exemption information We reimburse and remunerate contractors in line…