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ICB restructure July 2022
From 1 July 2022, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) have replaced Strategic Information Partnerships (STPs). Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are now Sub-ICB Locations (SICBLs).
You can find more information about these…
Pharmaceutical form refer backs
We have recently noticed a rise in items that are being referred back to contractors for the reason code RB2B: ‘The order/endorsement is incomplete. The presentation must be present.’ This commonly occurs with handwritten prescriptions.
If you…
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…
NHSBSA release NHS Pharmacy First clinical pathways data for February – August 2024
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published the latest figures for NHS Pharmacy First clinical pathways between February and August 2024.
This data has been released in our new dedicated NHS Pharmacy First Clinical Pathways Data…
EPS events
Sessions will include:
how to increase the use of Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
how to improve patient experience with EPS
what you find difficult with EPS
how we can help you maximise your use of EPS, and the benefits of EPS.
EPS…
Drug Tariff update: Omeprazole and melatonin
The Department of Health and Social Care and the Welsh Government have retrospectively determined from March 2020:
The addition of (with special container status applied):
omeprazole 10mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free (75ml) – to…
Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
We're working with partner organisations to help prescribers and dispensers realise the benefits of increased EPS use, particularly through electronic repeat dispensing.
Access the EPS dashboard
What is EPS?
Watch this video for an overview of…
dm+d for pharmaceutical suppliers and manufacturers
Suppliers of medicinal products and medical devices have a key role to play in supporting the maintenance of and updating dm+d.
Listing products on dm+d is the only way for pharmaceutical suppliers and manufacturers to make sure their products…
Drug Tariff Part IX information
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…
NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service
The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS) is a tiered pharmacy contraception service. It is designed to:
offer people greater choice where they can access contraception services from
create extra capacity in primary care and sexual health…