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Please be careful when completing an AW8 pension application online. If the member has left pensionable membership and is claiming benefits immediately, the payable date should be the day after the members last day of employment and not their date…

Electronic submission of prescriptions for reimbursement EPS (release 2) allows pharmacies to electronically submit patients’ prescriptions to us for reimbursement. The information is provided to us using the dm+d code and contractors can make…

Jump to: What is eRD? First introduced in 2009, Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) is a non-compulsory method of dispensing prescriptions electronically. It means that patients who regularly get the same medicine do not need to visit their GP…

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has been internationally recognised for its database administration and its work on helping the NHS to improve patient care, winning two Oracle awards - the Excellence Award for Data Management Innovation…

Financial Support If you live in the UK, payments from the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) will not affect your tax and benefits. Income Tax Any lump sum or regular payments from the scheme, such as annual payments or income top…

Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has made representations that pharmacy contractors in England are experiencing cash flow issues. In light of the concerns expressed, there will be an increase to the Advance Payment which will be…

The Best Practice Show 2017 took place at the NEC in Birmingham on 17-18 October, and the NHSBSA was asked to give a presentation to attending dispensing doctors about the payment process. Phil Edwards (Business Development pharmacist) and Kerry…

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…

The Manage Your Service (MYS) portal offers an online alternative to access a range of useful services for primary care contractors. To read more about the benefits of MYS and find out how to sign up, select the appropriate link for your role.

In England, patients pay for their NHS prescriptions and NHS dental treatment. This is an important source of funding for the NHS. Each year, the NHS loses significant funds due to people claiming free prescriptions or dental treatment they weren’t…