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COVID-19 vaccination payment for Primary Care Networks
An updated version of this information is now available. Visit our COVID-19 vaccination declaration page for the most recent update.
We’re aware that some providers have raised questions about data discrepancies for January activity. We are…
2022 Pharmacy Access Scheme
This is an announcement on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI).
The new 2022 Pharmacy Access Scheme (PhAS) will come into effect from 1 January 2022. The revised scheme is part of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework 5-year…
NHS Urgent Medicines Supply Advanced Service (NUMSAS) pilot
The NUMSAS pilot scheme has ended
The NUMSAS pilot scheme ended on 28 October 2019. We therefore request that all outstanding claims are sent with your end of month batch submission for October 2019. Any submissions for the NUMSAS pilot…
NHS Pharmacy First Service (PFS)
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…
Patient prescription charges
It's important that you sort your prescriptions into chargeable and exempt groups to make sure you get the right reimbursement.
Prescription charges and your reimbursement
When dispensing contractors send their prescription forms to us for…
Community Pharmacy Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Advanced Service
Any community pharmacy in England can provide the service, as long as it:
has a consultation room
can procure the vaccination
can meet the data recording requirements
has appropriately trained staff
The latest terms and fees for the service…
Retrospective price adjustments in NHS England and Wales during 2022
This is an update on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care
The Department of Health and Social Care can confirm that the following products will have an upward adjustment in price due to late notification of price increases:
To apply…
Drug Tariff Part VIIIC – May 2023
Pharmacy contractors will be able to obtain the following Covid-19 antivirals at no cost from Alliance Healthcare (further information will be available from Alliance Healthcare Distribution in due course).
Drug
Pack size…
Drug Reimbursement – Azathioprine 50mg/5ml oral suspension
Since February 2024, a licensed version of Azathioprine 50mg/5ml oral suspension became available. Therefore, for prescriptions dispensed in February and March 2024:
where there is an endorsement for the licensed product, then reimbursement will…
NHS and local authority reforms
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…