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HRT PPC guidance
On 1 April 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) introduced a new Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) to reduce the cost of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for patients.
The certificate will be valid for 12 months and covers…
Universal Credit: Help your patients avoid costly mistakes
The NHS Business Services Authority is responsible for verifying claims for free NHS prescriptions and dental treatment. If a patient can’t prove their entitlement, they are required to pay a penalty charge of up to £100 – as well as the original…
NHS Profile Manager launch
NHS Digital is launching the new NHS Profile Manager, which will replace the current NHS profile editor and the DoS Profile Updater. We’re aiming to move to this new system in early March 2023 and will confirm the exact date nearer the time.
NHS…
Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) – VAT
This is an announcement on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
HMRC have clarified that VAT is not applicable on products supplied in accordance with serious shortage protocols (SSPs).
From 1 June 2023, the allowance for VAT…
Update to FP34 submission – use the new Account Identifier Document
From August 2022 (for July 2022 prescriptions), pharmacy contractors will no longer need to print and submit a paper copy of your completed FP34C declaration with your paper prescription bundle.
Instead, we will send you a paper Account Identifier…
Flu declaration return for GP practices
As outlined in DHSC’s guidance for general practice in England on accessing DHSC centrally supplied flu vaccines, each GP practice is required to complete a return to declare:
whether you sourced DHSC supplied flu vaccines
the manufacturers you…
New PPE portal from DHSC
This is an announcement on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
The Department of Health and Social Care has implemented a replacement Portal platform to better serve eligible providers in accessing COVID-19 related PPE stock…
Updated endorsement guidance for SSP products
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…
Reminder for GPs: Complete your flu declaration
The deadline to complete your declaration for 2020/21 DHSC supplied flu vaccines is 11.59pm on Friday 30 April 2021. This is a mandatory return and should be completed by a GP partner of the practice.
You can complete your declaration for 2020/21…
The Dispensing Doctors’ Annual Conference 2022 - book your place
Dispensing Doctors - did you know that the NHSBSA can provide data to improve the way you administer your business?
You can find out that and much more at the Dispensing Doctors Association's (DDA) Annual Conference in Birmingham Wednesday 28 –…