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The content below contains the latest news affecting community pharmacy owners and their teams throughout Scotland. If you can’t find something or you have a question please get in touch with us at webteam@cps.scot
June 2024 Part 7 Publishing
Due to the day on which the 1st June falls this year, we will publish the June edition of Part 7 on the website slightly later than usual, on Monday 3rd May 2024.
PCA(P)(2024)06 - Amendments to the Drug Tariff Part 11 Discount Clawback Scale
This circular advises community pharmacy contractors and NHS Boards on the amendments to the Drug Tariff Part 11 clawback scale.
Deletions to Part 7S as of 1st May 2024
The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for May 2024. In this month there are three deletions to Part 7S of the drug tariff we wanted to make you aware of.
May 2024 Part 7 Publishing
We have been advised that the May 2024 edition of Part 7 will be slightly delayed this month.
April 2024 Drug Tariff Annual Reset
The annual reset of the Drug Tariff has now been undertaken by Public Health Scotland. This is where they balance the value of the tariff by modulating molecules up or down with a view to delivering the same overall value against volume and having outlier prices brought in line as part of the process.
Adjusted Prices Review and Part 7 Changes for April 2024
Based on evidence, there are several lines that have stabilised which you can view here with their revised price for April 2024. These are no longer treated as Adjusted Prices; however, we will continue to monitor these lines, so we ask you to please continue to use our Shortages Reporter to report any that are of concern.
Update for April 2024 Part 7 Publishing
Due to continued discussions with Public Health Scotland Part 7 of the Scottish drug tariff for April 2024 will not likely be published until early next week once all work is complete and agreed.
April 2024 Part 7 Publishing
Please note, due to the day on which the 1st April falls this year, we will publish the April edition of Part 7 on the website slightly later than usual, early next week.
Additions to Part 7 ~ Friday 1st March 2024
The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for March 2024. In this month there are several additions we wanted to make you aware of.
Public Health Scotland: Drug Tariff Pages
There’s a 10 minute survey where you can give your views on ways to improve the production, organisation and delivery of the information.
Correction Notice: Revised Circular to be Issued for PCA(P)46
Following the release of PCA (P)(2023) 46 Amendments to the Drug Tariff Part 11 Discount Clawback Scale, it was brought to our attention that the annex within the circular had a number of anomalies within of negative percentages.
PCA(P)(2023)46 - Pharmaceutical Services Amendments To The Drug Tariff Part 11 Discount Clawback Scale
PCA(P)(2023)46 - Pharmaceutical Services Amendments To The Drug Tariff Part 11 Discount Clawback Scale
PCA(P)(2023)35 - Dispensing Pool Payments
This circular advises of changes to the Drug Tariff with respect to remuneration arrangements for the dispensing pool month of July.
Scottish Drug Tariff Amendments
We would like to signpost everyone to this part of the Scottish Drug Tariff.
PCA(P)(2023)23 - Part 7 Reimbursement Arrangements 2023/24
This Circular advises of changes to the Scottish Drug Tariff effective from 1 May 2023 in respect of reimbursement of costs borne by community pharmacy contractors when dispensing NHS prescriptions for part 7 medicines.
PCA(P)(2023)17 - Pharmaceutical Services Amendments to the Drug Tariff
This Circular advises of changes in the Drug Tariff effective for dispensing 1 May 2023 in respect of reimbursement of costs borne by community pharmacy contractors when dispensing NHS prescriptions for specialist preparations and imported unlicensed medicines listed in Part 7S.
PCA(P)(2023)08 - Amendment to Scottish Drug Tariff Part 11 Clawback Scale
This circular advises pharmacy contractors and NHS Boards on amendments to the Drug Tariff Part 11 clawback scale.
PCA(P)(2023)01 - Advance Payment January 2023
This circular advises of the introduction of an advance cash payment to be paid to eligible community pharmacies, dispensing doctor practices and DAC suppliers in January 2023.
PCA(P)(2022)12 - Drug Tariff Part 7 Dispensing Pool Payment
This circular advises of changes to the Drug Tariff with respect to remuneration arrangements for the dispensing pool month of March 2022. This temporary payment adjustment is required to regulate the delivery of the remuneration Global Sum for 2021/22.
PCA(P)(2022)08 - Amendments to the Drug Tariff Remuneration & Part 7 Discount Clawback Arrangements from April 2022
This circular sets out to community pharmacy contractors and NHS Boards the details of the community pharmacy funding arrangement 2022-23. This forms part of the 3-year settlement introduced in April 2020.