Drug Tariff
Drug Tariff is a publication that provides information on the National Health Service (NHS) reimbursement and remuneration for community pharmacy contractors in the United Kingdom. It is published monthly by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) and is available in both print and online formats.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The Drug Tariff contains details of the prescription items that can be dispensed by community pharmacies and the remuneration they will receive for doing so. It also includes information on the dispensing fees, endorsements, and other relevant financial matters. The Drug Tariff is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of the pharmacy contract.
Sections of the Drug Tariff[edit | edit source]
Part I: General Information[edit | edit source]
This section provides general information about the Drug Tariff, including the legislation that governs its use, the dispensing process, and the endorsement process.
Part II: Drug and Appliance Remuneration[edit | edit source]
This section details the remuneration for dispensing prescription items. It includes the basic price of each item, the dispensing fee, and any additional fees that may apply.
Part III: Appliances[edit | edit source]
This section lists the appliances that can be dispensed under the NHS, along with their prices and any additional fees that may apply.
Part IV: Chemical Reagents and Miscellaneous Products[edit | edit source]
This section includes information on the reimbursement for chemical reagents and other miscellaneous products.
Part V: NHS Charges and Exemptions[edit | edit source]
This section provides information on the charges that apply to NHS prescriptions and the exemptions that are available.
Part VI: Prescriber Information[edit | edit source]
This section provides information for prescribers, including the formulary of drugs and appliances that can be prescribed on the NHS.
Part VII: Advanced Services[edit | edit source]
This section provides information on the advanced services that can be provided by community pharmacies, including Medicines Use Reviews (MURs) and New Medicine Service (NMS).
Part VIII: Essential Services[edit | edit source]
This section provides information on the essential services that must be provided by all community pharmacies.
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