NSS have confirmed that the final cumulative statements have all been sent to contractors detailing information about payments received by contractors during the nDCVP implementation and resultant estimated payment process.

This Circular encloses new guidance for dispensing General Practises across Scotland. 

NSS have asked us to remind you of the requirement to renew the verification certificate which need to be completed before the 24th March 2024.

NHS Scotland, in collaboration with BT, is set to enhance the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN), benefiting over 6,000 sites, including pharmacies.

Any private prescribing of controlled drugs must be done on a specific PPCD(1) form, which can be ordered by prescribers once they have registered with a relevant NHS Health Board.

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.

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.

Our colleagues at NSS and ATOS have let us know that the PCR has now been upgraded to the latest version (16.0).

Please find below the details from the Scottish Government for the Locum Claim Form for the £500 payment.