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eRD Reports
GP data request report
Our GP data request report shows how many GP practices have requested NHS numbers from us.
The report also shows the current levels of EPS and eRD utilisation for each practice.
You can filter the report by ICB and Health…
NHS Community Pharmacy New Medicine Service (NMS) Expansion Pilot: Inclusion of Depression as a Therapeutic Area and Revised Service Delivery Model
This pilot will run from August 2022 until 31 March 2024, or before, if sufficient data has been collected to evaluate the service and commission nationally. Contractors will be notified of the end of the pilot with one month's notice of final…
How we process prescriptions
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…
NHS Supporting Early Diagnosis of Cancer (Community Pharmacy) Pilot Registration
This pilot will evaluate the implementation of direct referrals by Community Pharmacy to secondary care for people with suspected cancer signs and symptoms. It will start by focusing on testing safety and technical feasibility with a small number of…
Universal electronic prescriptions could save NHS £300m in next three years
Prescription processing is to become digital by default as the final phase of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is rolled out across the country.
The latest improvement to EPS - known as Phase 4 - allows prescriptions for all patients to be…
Adrenaline for anaphylaxis kits - a reminder from DHSC to Health Care Professionals
This is a message on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
You will be aware of the MHRA patient level recalls of Emerade 150microgram, 300microgram and 500microgram devices on 4 March, 7 April and 18 May 2020, respectively.…
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…
Reimbursement prices for November 2021
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…
Drug Tariff update – Omeprazole oral suspension
This is an announcement on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care
The Department of Health and Social Care and the National Assembly of Wales have retrospectively determined from September 2023:
the addition of Omeprazole 1mg/ml…
Part VIA Transitional Payments (England only) March 2024
From 1 March 2024, the monthly Flat Fee Payment paid to pharmacy contractors will be set at zero.
In accordance with the standard payment schedules, this change will be reflected in payments made from June 2024.
This is reflected in the Part VIA…