Search results

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…

NHS England and NHS Improvement is responsible for monitoring the provision of pharmaceutical services by contractors and they have a duty to check the quality and probity of activity provided under the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework. Post…

What we are doing Our GP assurance team is working in collaboration with prescribers and dispensers to help them realise the benefits of increased electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) use. To help increase eRD use, we can send GP practices NHS…

The NHS currently releases detailed information on prescribing of medications via two datasets, both of which are sourced from NHSBSA data: •Detailed Prescribing Information (DPI), released by NHS Business Services Authority via the ISP portal. •…

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 PFS will be a new advanced service that will replace the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS). The full service will consist of three elements: Pharmacy First (clinical pathways) – new element Pharmacy First (urgent repeat…

The NHSBSA supports its staff to work in a hybrid home/office way. Part IX applications are most efficiently processed when they are submitted using email and we strongly encourage applicants to do this. Failure to do so may result in the…

We produce electronic payment schedule data called 'electronic FP34 data'. Contractors can use this instead of receiving a paper copy. This is not a like-for-like replacement of the paper version. You'll need to develop your own IT solution to…

Registered area teams can enter contractor payments for locally commissioned services using the local payments application (LPA). Log in to LPA Available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays). Register to use LPA You'll need to…