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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
Deletions from Part 7 as of 1st December 2024
The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for December 2024. In this month there are several deletions to Part 7 of the drug tariff we wanted to make you aware of.
Adjusted Prices Review and Part 7 Changes
As a part of our work with the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland, we regularly raise lines of concern and work to secure adjusted prices for these. We also work with them regularly to review lines which have now stabilised and remove these as appropriate.
Part 7 Additions & Deletions October 2024
The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for October 2024. In this month there are four additions and two deletions from the drug tariff we wanted to make you aware of.
September 2024 Part 7 Publishing
Due to the day on which the 1st September falls this year, we will publish the September edition of Part 7 on the website slightly later than usual, week beginning Monday 2nd September 2024.
Adjusted Prices Review and Part 7 Additions & Deletions August 2024
As a part of our work with the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland, we regularly raise lines of concern and work to secure adjusted prices for these. We also work with them regularly to review lines which have now stabilised and remove these as appropriate.
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.
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.
Weekly Roundup: 5th April 2024
Above is a roundup of the latest news affecting community pharmacy owners and their teams in Scotland.
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.
PCA(P)(2023)26 - Pharmaceutical Services Amendments to Drug Tariff in Respect of Remuneration Arrangement and Part 7 Clawback
This circular sets out to community pharmacy contractors and NHS Boards the details of the community pharmacy funding arrangement 2023/24
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.
Name Change in Drug Tariff: Senna
Please note as of the 1st December 2021, Senna 7.5mg/5ml oral solution will be changed to Sennoside 7.5mg/5ml oral solution in Part 7b of the Scottish Drug Tariff.
Removal from Part 7S: Venlafaxine Oral Suspensions
There are now licensed versions of Venlafaxine Oral Suspension 37.5mg/5ml and 75mg/5ml 150ml packs available
Additions to Part 7 & Approved List Reimbursement
With the Revised List of Approved List Products (PCA (P) (2021) 14) Circular, from 1st October 2021
PCA(P)(2019)22 - Drug Tariff Part 7 and 11 Discount Clawback Rate
This circular advises community pharmacy contractors and NHS Boards on the amendments to the Drug Tariff Part 7 generic clawback scale and Part 11 clawback scales.