PCA(P)(2020)01 - Amendments to the Drug Tariff Part 11 Discount Clawback Scale

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Written By Scottish Government

Published: 21/02/23

Purpose

This circular advises community pharmacy contractors and NHS Boards on the amendments to the Drug Tariff Part 11 clawback scale.

Background

Circular PCA(P) (2019) 22 advised that the Drug Tariff in respect of the Part 11 discount clawback scale would be reset to 4.51% effective from 1 November 2019. Drug Tariff Part 11

The Part 11 discount clawback rate to the Drug Tariff shall be reset to 4.04% effective 1 February 2020. As such the target clawback has been adjusted accordingly.

See the attached Annex for further detail on the scale.

Pending any further notice, the Part 11 target clawback rate shall be reviewed in accordance with the agreed context of the funding arrangements upon receipt of the next Quarterly Discount Survey

Consultation

Community Pharmacy Scotland has been consulted on the Drug Tariff amendments and the contents of this circular.

Scottish Government

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