Dispensing Resources 2007-2008 - PSNC

Dispensing 

Resources 

2007-2008 

May 2007 

CONTENTS Page 

� What is the Drug Tariff? 2 

� What can be prescribed on NHS 

Prescriptions? 

� The “BlackList” 3 

� The “Selected” List 3 

� Borderline Substances 

� Common Disallowed 

3 

Appliances List 4 

� Types of Prescribers 7 

� Valid Prescription Forms 9 

� Controlled Drugs Guidance 

� List of Schedule 1, 2 & 3 

11 

Controlled Drugs 

� Special Container & Calendar 

14 

Pack List 18 

� How much will I be paid? 

� Reimbursement 33 

� Remuneration 38 

� Endorsement Guide 40 

� FP10MDA Guidance 44 

� How much should the patient pay? 

� Alphabetical List Of Charges 48 

� Point of Dispensing Checks 53 

� Refunds 55 

� Where to obtain popular 

publications & resources 57 

THIS GUIDE SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE DISPENSARY

2 Dispensing Resource Supplement 2007-08 

Introduction 

In this guide, you’ll find a variety of 

resources linked to the dispensing of 

NHS prescriptions. 

The Drug Tariff is produced by the 

Pharmaceutical Directorate of the 

NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division 

on behalf of the Department of Health 

and the National Assembly for Wales. It 

contains detailed information on the 

reimbursement arrangements for 

medicines and appliances as well as the 

various fees and allowances that 

pharmacies receive in return for 

providing pharmaceutical services to 

NHS patients. 

The Drug Tariff changes monthly so it is 

essential to take time at the beginning 

of each month to review the preface of 

the Tariff for additions, deletions and 

changes. This also means that guidance 

can change over time. The latest 

information is available on the PSNC 

website (www.psnc.org.uk). 

The lists contained within this guide are 

not intended to be exhaustive. If you 

would like more information or have a 

query on a particular product, the PSNC 

Information Team will be very happy to 

help (01296 432823).

What can be prescribed on 

NHS Prescriptions? 

Key Rule 

Subject to the prescriber having the 

appropriate prescribing rights, any food, drug, 

toiletry or cosmetic may be prescribed on an 

NHS prescription unless the product is listed in 

Part XVIIIA of the Drug Tariff (the ‘blacklist’) or 

the criteria set out in the Tariff for prescribing 

products listed in Part XVIIIB of the Drug Tariff 

(the selected list) is not met. Medical devices 

(appliances) can only be prescribed on NHS 

prescriptions if the product is listed in Part IX 

(Appliances section) of the Drug Tariff. 

Foods, Drugs, Toiletries and 

Cosmetics 

Subject to the prescriber having the appropriate 

prescribing rights, any food, drug, toiletry or 

cosmetic may be prescribed on an NHS 

prescription unless the product is listed in Part 

XVIIIA of the Drug Tariff (commonly known as ‘the 

blacklist’). For example, whisky is not on the 

blacklist, so a prescription for this item would be 

passed for payment by the NHSBSA Prescription 

Pricing Division. The prescriber may however be 

questioned by their Primary Care Trust (PCT) 

about the appropriateness of prescribing this item 

at NHS expense. 

As a general rule, if a proprietary (branded) 

product is listed in ‘the blacklist’, it can not be 

prescribed on the NHS. The only exception to 

this is: 

If the prescription has been written generically and 

the generic product is not blacklisted AND if the 

generic name has an 'Official Title', that is, the 

drug appears as the head of a monograph in the 

European Pharmacopoeia (EP), the British 

Pharmacopoeia (BP), the British National 

Formulary (BNF), the International Pharmacopoeia, 

the Dental Practitioners' Formulary or is included 

in the Cumulative List of Recommended 

International Non-proprietary Names. 

In cases where a blacklisted proprietary product 

contains more than one ingredient, the 

combination product must have an official title. 

For example: 

Laxoberal appears in the blacklist. The product’s 

generic name, Sodium Picosulphate has a 

Recommended International Non-proprietary 

Name (RiNN) and is not blacklisted, therefore 

Laxoberal could be dispensed if the prescription 

was written generically. 

Regaine and its generic name, Minoxidil (RiNN) 

both appear in the blacklist so this product cannot 

be prescribed either generically or by brand name. 

Paramol tablets appear in the blacklist. The 

ingredients, Paracetamol 500mg and 

Dihydrocodeine 7.46mg do not have an official 

title (with this particular ratio of ingredients) so 

Paramol tablets can not be dispensed on the 

NHS. 

When a prescription for a blacklisted product is 

received, pharmacy staff have a number of 

options open to them, the prescription could be 

returned to the prescriber so that an alternative 

product can be prescribed or a private 

prescription issued or if the item has GSL or P 

status, the product could be sold to the patient 

over the counter. 

The Selected List 

The ‘selected list’ can be found in Part XVIIIB of 

the Drug Tariff. The items included on the list may 

only be prescribed for the patient groups and for 

the purpose listed in the Tariff. For example, 

‘Niferex Elixir 30ml Paediatric Dropper Bottle’ can 

only be prescribed to infants born prematurely for 

prophylaxis in the treatment of iron deficiency. 

Prescribers must endorse prescriptions for these 

products ‘SLS’. If the ‘SLS’ endorsement is 

missing, the prescription should not be dispensed 

and will not be passed for payment by the 

NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division. Pharmacy 

staff can not make the SLS endorsement. 

Borderline Substances List 

Part XV of the Drug Tariff is known as the 

‘Borderline Substances’ list. In certain conditions, 

some foods and toiletry preparations have the 

characteristics of drugs. A board known as the 

Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances 

(ACBS) advises on the circumstances in which 

these products may be regarded as drugs. Part 

XV of the Drug Tariff is split into two lists: 

List A is an alphabetical index of the approved 

borderline products and the conditions they may 

be prescribed for. 

List B is an alphabetical index of medical 

conditions and related approved products for 

managing those conditions. 

Prescribers should endorse prescriptions with the 

endorsement ‘ACBS’ if they are issuing the 

prescription in accordance with the Committee’s 

advice. 

If the ACBS endorsement is missing for a product 

on the borderline substances list, pharmacy 

contractors can still dispense the prescription and 

it will be passed for payment by the NHSBSA 

Prescription Pricing Division. However the 

prescriber may be asked by their PCT to justify 

why the product has been dispensed at NHS 

expense. Pharmacy staff should not add the 

ACBS endorsement. 

Appliances 

Medical devices (appliances) can only be 

prescribed on NHS prescriptions if the product is 

listed in Part IX (Appliances section) of the Drug 

Tariff. Particular points to note: 

Dual Listings: When the name of an item listed 

in Part IX of the Drug Tariff changes, the product 

is given a dual listing in the Drug Tariff, normally 

for 12 months. During this period, prescriptions 

written using either the old or new name will be 

passed for payment. When the dual listing is 

removed, only prescriptions using the new name 

as it appears in the Tariff will be passed for 

payment. 

Different Sizes: Particular care needs to be 

taken with dressings where there may be some 

sizes of the dressing listed and others not listed. 

Quick Tip: 

If you have internet access in the 

pharmacy, the Drug Tariff can be 

viewed online at: www.ppa.org.uk. If 

an appliance has been prescribed by 

order code, try searching for the code 

in the online Drug Tariff to check if it is 

allowed. 

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Common Disallowed Appliances 

Part IX of the Drug Tariff lists the appliances and reagents that have been 

granted approval to be prescribed by doctors, nurse and pharmacist 

prescribers and supplementary prescribers on NHS prescriptions. It is split 

into three sections, Part IXA contains general appliances including dressings 

and hosiery, Part IXB contains incontinence appliances and Part IXC contains 

stoma appliances. 

Under EU Directives, all medical devices which are placed on the market 

within the EU are required to carry the CE marking. The CE mark indicates 

that a manufacturer is satisfied that it’s product conforms with the relevant 

medical device directives and that it is fit for it’s 

intended purpose. It is a self-regulatory scheme and 

once a device has a CE mark, it can be freely 

marketed anywhere in the EU without further control. 

A 

Abdominal Binder 

Abdominal Supports 

Absorbent Pads (excluding Drisorb & Xupad 

Dressing Pads) 

Absorbex 

Accutrend Blood Glucose Meter 

Accouchement Sheets & Sets 

Adaptoplast Plasters 

Administration Set 

Aeroplast Waterproof Dressing 

Aircushion 

Airpillow 

Airflow Adjustable Collar 

Airstrip Detectable Dressings 

Airways 

Albufilm Tape 

Albupore Tape 

Alcowipes 

Alexa Disposable Gloves 

Aloclair Mouth Ulcer Treatment 

Mouthwash/Rinse 

Ames Lancet Sterile Single Use 

Ames Minilet Lancet 

Amputation Socks 

Ana-kit 

Ankle Guard 

Anti-embolism Stockings 

Antiseptic Wipes 

Aquaflex Ultrasound Gel Pad 

Aquasept Pump 5ml 

Aquasonic 100 Ultrasound Electrode Gel 

Aquasonic Clear Ultrasound Gel 

Aquify Eye Comfort Drops 

Arm Bath 

Athlete’s Ankle Strap 

Athletic Support 

Autodrop Eye Dropper Dispenser 

Autolet Device 

Avent Niplette 

B 

Babyhaler 

Baby Pants 

Bactericidal Swabs 

Bandage Clip 

Bandage Fastener 


Bandages: 

• Athletic Suspensory 

• Cold-Flex 

• Co-Plus Bandage 

• Cortacream 

• Cotton & Elastic Net 

• Cotton & Rubber Elastic Net 

• Credaplast 

• Elastic Net 

• Elastic Nylon 

• Finger (& Refill) 

• Muslin 

• Nylon 

• Orthopaedic Wool 

• Rayon Bandage 

• Rubber 

• Rubber Elastic 

• Superex 

• Tensogrip 

Bausch & Lomb: 

• Concentrated Cleaner (For Hard 

Lenses) 

• Daily Lens Cleaner 

• Saline Solution 

• Soflens Tablets 

• Re-wetting Drops 

Bed Hook 

Bed Pan 

Bed Sheets 

Biactol Double Action Pads 

Biofreeze Pain Relief Gel 

Biofreeze Pain Relief Roll-on 

Blink: 

• Contact Lens Refresh 

• Eye Drops 

Blood Glucose Meter 

Boston Advance Cleaner 

Boston Advance Comfort Conditioning 

Solution 

Boston Lens Cleaning Solution 

Boston Lens Wetting & Soaking Solution 

Bottle: 

• Brush 

• Plastic for Micturition 

• Sample 

Brannan Thermometer Fertility Chart (If 

Ordered Alone) 

The CE mark can normally be found on the packaging of a medical device, 

on the instruction leaflet and on the device itself where practical. There are a 

small number of exceptions to this including custom-made devices such as 

made to measure hosiery. 

Particular problems are experienced by pharmacy staff where products have 

changed from being licensed as medicinal products to medical devices or 

where new devices have been introduced to the market that at first glance 

appear to be medicinal products. The following list of common disallowed 

appliances is not exhaustive. If you receive a prescription for a new product 

or an unusual item, you may wish to check the packaging to see whether the 

product bears a ‘CE’ mark (indicating that it is a device). If you are in any 

doubt, contact the PSNC Information Team (01296 432823) and we can find 

this out for you. 

Breathe Right Nasal Strips 

Buf-puf Facial Sponge 

Bunion: 

• Apparatus 

• Pads 

• Shields 

• Splint 

• Trainer 

Butterfly Closures 

Butterfly Suture 

C 

Calibrated Pipette 

Caloderm 

Callous Pads 

Callous Plasters 

Callous Rings 

Cardboard Mouthpiece for Peak Flow Meter 

Carrying Case (Hypodermic Syringe) 

Catheterisation Packs 

Cellophane Roll 

Centigrade Thermometer 

Cervical - Spatula 

Chest Protector 

Chirofix 

Cin-Bin 

Clarymist Eye Spray 

Cleaning Tissues 

Cleaning Puffs 

Clearzal Nail Solution 

Climamask 

Clinitest: 

• Test Tubes 

• Droppers 

• Tablets 

• Pocket Set 

Cock-up Splint 

Cohfast 

Coldpac 

Collar: 

• Airflow Adjustable 

• Bedcol 

• Camp 

• Plastozet 

Collar & Cuff Sling 

Comfeel Plus Ulcer Sheets 

Compeed: 

• Blisters 

• Callouses 

• Cold Sore Patches 

• Corns 

• Cuts & Grazes 

• Heel Cracks 

Complete: 

• Blink-n-Clean 

• Contact Lens Solution 

Compression Pads 

Conical Measure 

Contiform 

Condoms 

Control Solution for Calibrating Blood 

Glucose Meters 

Convatec Sample Packs 

Corn Knife and Blades 

Corn Pads 

Corn Plane 

Corn Plasters 

Cotton Buds 

Cotton Cleansing Puffs 

Cotton Gloves 

Cotton Wool Balls 

Cotton Wool Buds 

Crushing Syringes 

Crutches 

Cryogel 

Cryogesic Spray 

Cumfy Products 

Curasept Mouthwash Alcohol-free 

Curved Cutting Needle 

Cutifilm 

Cystistat Solution 40mg vial 

Cystoscopic Set 

D 

Dalzofoam 

Deaf Aids and Batteries 

Delta Hanger 

Denidor Pads 

Dental Floss Thread 

Dental Roll 

Dentifix Denture Repair Unit 

Dermiclear Tape 

Diapen Auto Injector

Dilator (Anal / Rectal) 

Disposable Masks 

Disposable Knickers 

Disposable Mouthpiece for Peak Flow Meter 

Disposable Nappies 

Disposable Pants 

Disposable Towel wipes 

Dosett Compliance Aid 

Double Finger Bedford Splint 

Dressings: 

• Adaptoplast Dressings 

• Aeroplast Waterproof 

• Carbonet 

• Cutiplast 

• Dermaseal 

• Dermiflex 

• Dextranomer Paste Pad 

• Epiview 

• Ichthammol Dressing 

• Kaltoclude 

• Kaltogel 

• Niko Guard 

• Patch Test 

• Sea-Band 

• Sodium Fusidate Gauze Sterile BP 

• Spyroflex 

• Spyrosorb 

Drinking Cup 

Drinking Straws 

Durapore Surgical Tape 

Durex Condoms 

E 

Ear Plugs 

E C G Paper 

Elastastrap 

Elastic Adhesive Tape – 2.5cm x 1.5m 

Elastic Supports – Arm, Elbow, Wrist 

Elastocrepe 5cm x 4.5m 

Elastoplast Plasters 

Elbow Support 

Electrolyte Gel 

Electrolyte Paste 

Emcur Nasal Douche 

Emcur Spa Salts 

Emla Cream with Dressings Pack (5 tubes x 

12 dressings) 

Emollin 50/50 spray 

Endotracheal Tubes 

Entonox Giving Set 

Epipen Trainer 

Ethyl Chloride Spray 

Eye Patch 

Eye Shade (other than that specified in the 

Drug Tariff) 

Eye Shields 

F 

Face Masks 

Facial Splint 

Fastaid Plasters and Dressings 

Feeding Bottle 

Feeding Cup 

Feeding Spoon 

Feeding Teat 

Feeding Tube 

Fembrace Support 

Fermavisc Eye Drops 

Femidom Female Contraceptive 

Fertility Chart (When Ordered Alone) 

Fever Scan 

Filter Paper 

Finger – Bandage & Refill 

Fisher & Paykel – Sterile Water for use with 

Humidifier 100ml 

Flexiflow Pump 

Flexitainer 

Flight Socks 

Flo-Safer Infusion Set 

Floss (Dental) 

Flowtron Intermittent 

Fluorets Strips 

Flutter Mucus Clearance Device 

Focus Clerz Comforting Eye Drops 

Forceps 

Futuro splint wrist brace and comfort pad 

G 

Gallipots 

Gastric Lavage Tube 

Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube 

Gauze Swabs (12 ply) 

Gauze & Cellulose Wadding Tissues BP 

1988 

Gauze & Cotton Tissues 100g 

Giving Sets 

Gloves: 

• Cotton 

• Handcare 

• Latex 

• Linen 

• Micro-touch 

• Rubber 

• Sterile 

Glucolet 2 Device 

Glycerine & Lemon Swabs 

Goggles (Protective) for UV Light 

Gum Massage Sticks 

H 

Haleraid 

Hearing Aid Batteries 

Heel Pads 

Heel Pillo 

Heel Protector 

Heel Supports 

Histofreezer 

Hot Water Bottle 

Hot Water Bottle Bag 

Hycosan Eye Drops 

Hydropak Steam Pad 

Hylo-Prompt Eye Drops 

Hypodermic Syringe Carrying Case 

I 

Ice Bags 

Incision Blades 

Incontinence: 

• Cleansing Pads 

• Garments 

• Pads 

• Pants 

• Rolls 

• Sheets 

• Tissues 

Infusion Set 

Injecta Swabs 

Insoles 

Inspiron Mini-Neb 

Instep Support 

Interdens 

Interliners for Protective Pants 

Intra Gastric Tube 

Intravenous Giving Set 

Intravenous Needles 

Iodoform Gauze 

K 

Kaltocarb 

Kanga Products 

Kendall anti embolism stockings 

Knife (Paring) and Blades 

Kool’n’soothe Migraine Relief Strips 

Kramer Splinting 

Kryolan Products 

Kylie Pants and Sheets 

L 

Ladycare Lifetime Magnets 

Latex Gloves 

Lectron II Electrode Gel 

Lens Plus Purite Saline Solution 

Leukoplast Sleek Waterproof Adhesive 

Strapping 

Leukotape P Combipack 

Lice Attack Kit 

Litepress Bandage 

Loofah 

Lumbar Support 

Lyclear SprayAway 

M 

Magnifying Glasses 

Masks (other than oxygen masks) 

Maternity Pads 

Maternity Tights 

Mattress Sheet 

Medidos Dispenser 

Medipad 

Medisense Auto Lancet 

Medisplint 

Mesoft Swabs 

Microfoam Tape 

Mid-stream Urine Collection Kit 

Migraine Kool'n'Soothe Soft Gel Sheets 

Millipore Filters 

Milton Bottle Sterilising Unit 

Milton Steriliser 

Minilet Lancets 

Moist Toilet Tissues 

Mole Skin 

Monoject Device 

Mouth Swabs 

Moxa Sticks 

Mozzie Patch 

Mucous Extractor 

Multistix GP and SG 

Multistix 8 

Multistix 10 

N 

Nappy Liners 

Nasal Cannula 

Nasal Douche 

Nasal Irrigator 

Nasal Strips (Breathe Right) 

Nasogastric Tube 

Natural Nursing Nipple Shield 

Nebuliser mask and tubing 

Newtons Chiropody Sponge 

Night Bag Stand (for night drainage bags) 

Nipplette 

Nitty Gritty Head Lice Kit 

Nomad System 

Nordipen Device 

Nozoil Nasal Spray 

O 

Opticlude Eye Patches 

Opti-free Express 

Optrex Emergency Eye Wash 

Opsite Spray 

Orthaheel 

Orthopaedic Felt 

Ovulation Predictor Kit 

Oxycel Gauze 

Oxygen nebulizer (All Types) 

P 

Paediatric Face Mask 

Pant Interlining 

Paper Towels, Sterile 

Peak Flow Meter Disposable Mouthpiece 

Penile Clamp 

Penile Dilator 

Perfusion Fittings 

Pill Box 

Pipette 

Plasters Assorted 

Playtex Nipples 

Polysonic Ultrasound Lotion 

Portaneb Nebuliser 

Post-Mastectomy Brassiere 

Probing Sticks 

Proctoscopes Disposable 

Proderm Eczema Mousse Foam 75ml 

Proderm Nappy Rash Mousse 75ml 

Prosport Products 

Prosthetic Appliances 

Pumice Stone 

Purisole irrigation solution 2L Bottle 

(Fresenius Kabi) 

Q 

Q Tips/Buds 

Quool Patches 

R 

Reco-pen 

Rectal Thermometer 

Reddy Bottles 

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Common Disallowed Appliances 

Redux: 

• Electrolyte Crème 

• Electrolyte Gel 

• Electrolyte Paste 

Renu Soft Contact Lens Solution 

Res-TED Anti Embolism Stockings 

Respirator 

Respirator Mask 

Reston Self Adhesive Foam Pads 

Resuscitation Kit 

Ryle Tubing 

S 

Sacral Belt 

Safety Pins 

Saline Giving Mask 

Sanitary Towels 

Scales 

Scalpel Blades 

Seabond Dental Fixative 

Signagel Electrode Gel 

Soffban 

Softclix Pro Lancets 

Soothagel 

Spatula 

Spectra 360 Electrode Gel 

Spinal Belt 

Splint 

Sponge (Cosmetic) 

Sponge (Vaginal) 

Spongostan Sponge 

Sputum Cup 

Stand for Night Drainage Bags 

Sterilsation Packs 


Sterilising Unit 

Sterimar Microspray 

Steroplast Products 

Stockings, Anti Embolism 

Stomach Tube 

Stump Socks 

Styptic Pencil 

Sunray Lamp 

Supersonic Ear Defenders 

Surgicel 

Surgifix 

Surgipads 

Surgisilk Sutures 

Suture Removal Pack 

Swab Sticks 

Swabs (Glycerine & Lemon) 

Systane Eye Drops 

T 

Tampons 

TCP Spray Plaster 

Teats 

Temperature Chart (If Ordered Alone) 

Tens Pain Relief Pads 

Tensive Conductive Adhesive 

Tensive Electrode Gel 

TheraTears 

Thermacare Heat Wrap 

Thermoskin 

Throat Brush 

Toe Separators 

Toilet Seat Cushion 

Tongue Depressor 

Tooth Picks 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Total Care Cleaner Solution 

Total Care Disinfecting and Wetting Solution 

Toupee Tape 

Tourniquets 

Traction Kit 

Transpore Surgical Tape 

Tubifoam 

Tubegauze 

Tubigrip Applicator 

Tubinette 

Tubiton 

Tweezers 

U 

Ultra-Violet Lamp 

Urine Bottle 

Uristix 

Uro-tainer: 

• Solutio R 50ml 

• Solutio R 100ml 

• Suby G 50ml 

• Suby G 100ml 

Uvistat Eye Drops 

V 

Vaginal Sponge 

Vaporizer 

Venosan Stockings (unless the product 

meets the DT specification) 

Verruca Socks 

Vertebrace 

Vielle Lubricant 

Vielle Menopause Kit 

Vielle Stimulator 

Q. I’ve received an FP10 Prescription for ‘Emla Cream 5% & Dressing Pack’, is this allowed? 

Vislube Eye Drops 

Vismed Ocular Lubricant 

Vizulize Herbal Eye Wash Vizulize-All-in-One 

Contact Lens (Solution) 

Vygo Enteral Feeding Administration Set 

Vygon Enteral Feeding Bags 

W 

Wartner Wart & Verucca Remover 

Washable Pads 

Waterproof Pants 

Waterproof Sheeting 

Waterproof Strip Dressings 

Wernets Denture Fixative Powder 

(Super and Ultra) 

Wigs 

Wigon Tape 

Wrist Brace 

Wrist Splint 

Wrist Straps 

Wrist Supports 

Wristband 

Wristlet 

X 

Y 

Z 

Zoff Adhesive Remover Wipes 

NB: Brands of bandages and dressings are 

listed alphabetically under these headings. 

A. No, the Dressing (Tegaderm Dressing 3cm x 5cm) is not listed in Part IXA of the Drug Tariff so the ‘Emla Cream 5% and Dressing’ pack is not 

allowed on an FP10 Prescription. Both the 5g tube and the 30g tube of Emla Cream can be prescribed on an FP10 Prescription by a health 

professional with appropriate prescribing rights. 

Q. The NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division have returned an FP10 prescription that was submitted unendorsed for ‘Sodium 

Chloride Nasal Drops 0.9%’. Why is this? 

A. Normal Saline Nasal Drops/Sodium Chloride Nose Drops are not listed in Part VIII of the Drug Tariff so contractors must endorse prescriptions for 

this product with information on what has been dispensed to ensure correct payment. 

There are currently two options available to contractors dispensing this product: 

1. Sodium Chloride 0.9% Solution (Part VIII, Category E Product). If the product is dispensed extemporaneously, pharmacies can endorse and 

claim an extemporaneous dispensing fee. Payment is based on the Part VIII Price. 

2. Dispense a product listed in Part IXA of the Drug Tariff. A number of manufacturers of Normal Saline Nasal Drops have registered their 

products as medical devices. We are currently unaware of any Sodium Chloride Nasal Drops that are licensed as medicinal products. The 

nasal drops that can be dispensed can be found in Part IXA of the Drug Tariff under the heading ‘Nasal Drops – Sodium Chloride 0.9%’ 

Contractors should endorse the name of the manufacturer (not the supplier) on the prescription. If the prescription is endorsed with the 

manufacturer of a normal saline nasal drops 0.9% product not listed in the Drug Tariff, a copy of the prescription will be returned to the 

contractor marked disallowed.

Prescribing Rights: 

Who can prescribe what? 

A wide range of 

health professionals 

can now prescribe 

NHS prescriptions. 

A summary of their 

prescribing rights can 

be found below. 

Doctors 

A doctor can issue an NHS prescription for any 

licensed or unlicensed medicine, food, drug, 

toiletry or cosmetic except ‘blacklisted’ products 

(Part XVIIIA of the Drug Tariff). They are permitted 

to prescribe items in the ‘Selected List’ (Part 

XVIIIB of the Drug Tariff) only in accordance with 

the Drug Tariff. Doctors can also prescribe any 

appliance or chemical reagent that is listed in Part 

IX of the Drug Tariff. 

Dentists 

Only items listed in the Dental Prescribing 

Formulary (Part XVIIA of the Drug Tariff) can be 

prescribed on Form FP10 (D). Although the Dental 

Formulary displays products by their generic titles 

and dentists are strongly encouraged to prescribe 

generically, a product may be ordered on Form 

FP10 (D) by its brand name providing that the 

brand is not listed in Part XVIIIA of the Drug Tariff 

(the blacklist). 

Dentists working in secondary care issuing FP10 

Prescriptions are not restricted to the Dental 

Prescribing Formulary. They are able to prescribe 

any drug or medical device that would normally 

be allowed on an FP10 Prescription. 

Nurse Prescribing 

There are three types of nurse prescribers, 

Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribers 

(formerly known as District Nurse/Health Visitor 

prescribers), Independent Prescribers and 

Supplementary Prescribers. All nurse prescribers 

can prescribe any appliances or chemical 

reagents listed in Part IX of the Drug Tariff but the 

medicines that they can prescribe differ according 

to their level of training and qualifications. 

Community Practitioner Nurse 

Prescribers 

Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribers are only 

entitled to prescribe from the Nurse Prescribers' 

Formulary for Community Practitioners (Part 

XVIIB(i) of the Drug Tariff) which includes a number 

of medicinal products and all appliances listed in 

Part IX of the Drug Tariff. The formulary is 

annotated with a number of restrictions linked to 

particular products, for example, Paracetamol 

Tablets BP can only be prescribed in quantities up 

to 100. Although it is recommended that nurses 

prescribe generically where appropriate, nurses 

can prescribe products by their generic name or 

the proprietary equivalent (providing that the 

equivalent is not listed in Part XVIIIA of the Drug 

Tariff, the blacklist). 

Nurse Independent 

Prescribers 

On the 1st May 2006, the regulations changed 

and the Extended Nurse Prescribers Formulary 

ceased to exist. All nurses who previously 

qualified as extended formulary nurse prescribers 

automatically became nurse independent 

prescribers. 

Nurse independent prescribers are able to 

prescribe any licensed medicine including 

Checking the Registration Status of Health 

Professionals 

Doctors 

The General Medical Council 'List of Registered Medical Practitioners' can be searched online by 

doctor’s name or GMC Registration number. The register includes the history of a doctor's 

registration status from October 2005 onwards. 

Available online: www.gmc-uk.org/register 

Or check by telephone: 0845 357 3456 

Nurses 

All nurses, midwives and specialist community public health nurses who wish to practice in the UK 

must be on the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register. The register can be searched online by 

name or NMC Registration number (PIN number). 

Available online: www.nmc-uk.org 

Or check by telephone: 020 7333 6600 or 020 7333 9333 

Dentists 

All dentists who wish to practise in the UK must be listed in the General Dental Council Register. 

The Register can be searched by name or registration number. 

Available online: www.gdc-uk.org 


Pharmacists 

The RPSGB 'Register of Pharmaceutical Chemists' can be searched by name or registration number. 

The Register is annotated to indicate if a pharmacist is practising or non-practising and provides 

information on any prescribing qualifications. 

Available online: www.rpsgb.org 


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Prescription Only Medicines for any medical 

condition within their level of experience and 

competence with the exception of the majority of 

Controlled Drugs. Nurse Independent Prescribers 

only have authority to prescribe a limited number 

of controlled drugs as identified in Part XVIIB (ii) of 

the Drug Tariff. 

Like NHS doctors, nurse independent prescribers 

cannot prescribe ‘blacklisted’ medicines (Part 

XVIIIA of the Drug Tariff) and can only prescribe 

Selected List Products (Part XVIIIB of the Drug 

Tariff) in accordance with the Drug Tariff. This 

restriction does not apply to private prescribing. 

Nurse independent prescribers are also able to 

prescribe any borderline substances and 

appliances and reagents listed in Part IX of the 

Drug Tariff and can prescribe off-licence/off-label 

where it is accepted clinical practice. 

Nurse Supplementary 

Prescribers 

Nurses continue to be able to qualify as 

supplementary prescribers with many nurse 

prescribers having a dual, independent prescribing 

and supplementary prescribing qualification. 

Health professionals acting as supplementary 

prescribers can prescribe any medicine which 

could be prescribed by an NHS doctor including 

controlled drugs and unlicensed medicines as 

agreed by the patient and the doctor as part of a 

patient’s clinical management plan. 

Frequently Asked Question 


Pharmacist Prescribing 

For a number of years there have been an 

increasing number of pharmacists qualifying as 

supplementary prescribers and following changes 

made to the regulations in 2006, pharmacists are 

now also starting to qualify as independent 

prescribers. More detailed information about 

pharmacist prescribing including links to 

information on the education and training 

requirements can be found on the PSNC Website 

(www.psnc.org.uk/prescribing). 

Pharmacist Independent 

Prescribers 

Pharmacist independent prescribers’ authority to 

prescribe is very similar to nurse independent 

prescribers. The only difference is that at present 

pharmacist independent prescribers are not 

authorised to prescribe any controlled drugs. This 

is being reviewed and may change in the future. 

Pharmacist Supplementary 

Prescribers 

Like other health professionals acting as 

supplementary prescribers, pharmacist 

supplementary prescribers can prescribe any 

medicine which could be prescribed by an NHS 

doctor including controlled drugs and unlicensed 

medicines as agreed by the patient and the 

doctor as part of a patient’s clinical management 

plan. 

Other NHS Prescribers 

Optometrists, physiotherapists, radiographers and 

chiropodists/podiatrists are also able to act as 

supplementary prescribers. They too can 

prescribe any medicine which could be prescribed 

by an NHS doctor including controlled drugs and 

unlicensed medicines where there is patient need 

and as agreed by the patient and the doctor as 

part of a patient’s clinical management plan. 

NHS Repeat Dispensing 

Service 

Doctors, community practitioner nurse 

prescribers, nurse independent prescribers and 

pharmacist independent prescribers and all 

supplementary prescribers can participate in the 

NHS repeat dispensing arrangements. 

Emergency Supply Requests 

Doctors, community practitioner nurse 

prescribers, nurse and pharmacist independent 

prescribers and all supplementary prescribers can 

also request, in an emergency, the supply of a 

Prescription Only Medicine which is not a 

Schedule 1, 2 or 3 Controlled Drug, if they would 

otherwise be entitled to prescribe that drug. The 

prescriber must give an undertaking to furnish a 

prescription within 72 hours. Dentists cannot 

make emergency supply requests. 

Q. I have received an FP10 Prescription Form for ‘Phenobarbitone’ annotated ‘Nurse Independent Prescriber/Supplementary 

Prescriber’. How will the NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division know whether the prescriber is acting as a supplementary 

prescriber or an independent prescriber? 

A. Phenobarbitone is a Schedule 3 controlled drug. Nurse Independent Prescribers are only able to prescribe a very limited number of controlled 

drugs. This list does not currently include Phenobarbitone. However, if the Nurse Independent Prescriber was qualified and acting as a 

supplementary prescriber, they could prescribe any controlled drug. 

The NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division does not check whether a nurse or pharmacist is prescribing as an independent or supplementary 

prescriber so this prescription would be passed for payment. Primary Care Trusts have been given the role of monitoring to ensure that nurse 

independent prescribers and pharmacist independent prescribers are prescribing appropriately. The NHSBSA provide PCTs with detailed 

information on prescribing via the ePACT.net service.

Prescription Forms Valid in England 

& Wales 

The following prescription forms can be dispensed by NHS 

pharmacy contractors in England & Wales. 

Forms Originating in England 

Prescription Form Identifier Colour Notes 

FP10 Green These FP10 Prescriptions may be 

FP10NC issued by GPs or nurse and pharmacist 

FP10HNC prescribers, hospital doctors, supplementary 

FP10SS prescribers or out of hours centres if 

correctly annotated. Forms annotated with 

the initials RD are repeat dispensing forms. 

Forms annotated with the initials RA are 

repeat authorisation forms. 

FP10MDA Blue Instalment dispensing prescription form. 

FP10MDA-S See page 44 for more information on the 

FP10HMDA-S 

FP10MDA-SS 

FP10MDA-SP 

use of this form. 

FP10P Lilac Forms used by nurse and pharmacist 

FP10PN (Practice Nurse) prescribers and supplementary 

FP10CN (Community Nurse) prescribers. The form should be printed 

FP10SP (Supplementary prescriber) with information to identify the type of 

prescriber, for example, community 

practitioner nurse prescriber (formerly 

known as district nurse/health visitors), 

nurse independent prescriber or 

supplementary prescribers. 

FP10D Yellow Forms issued by dentists in primary care. 

Only items listed in the dental formulary 

can be prescribed on this prescription. 

Forms Originating in Wales 


WP10 Green Issued by GPs, hospitals and supplementary 

WP10SS 

WP10SP 

WP10HP 

WP10HSP 

prescribers. 

WP10D Green Issued by dentists in primary care. 

Only items listed in the dental formulary 

can be prescribed on this prescription. 

WP10CN 

WP10PN 

Green Forms issued by nurse prescribers 

WP10MDA Green Instalment dispensing prescription form. 

See page 44 for more information on the 

use of this form 

Forms Originating in Scotland 


GP10 /GP10SS Orange Issued by GPs 

GP10(N) Purple Issued by nurse prescribers 

GP14 Yellow Issued by dentists 

HBP Blue Issued in secondary care 

HBP(A) Pink Instalment dispensing prescription for 

drug addicts 

Forms Originating in 

Northern Ireland 


HS21 Green Issued by GPs 

HS21CS Green Issued by GPs 

HS21D Yellow Issued by dentists 

HS21M Grey Issued by Supplementary Prescribers 

HS21N Purple Issued by nurse prescribers 

Forms Originating in Isle of Man 


HS10 Pink / Green Issues by GPs, dentists and hospital 

prescribers 

Pharmacy contractors will not be reimbursed by the NHS for 

dispensing the following prescription forms. 

Prescription Form Identifier Colour Issued in: Notes 

FMed296 White England Issued to service personnel (army) 

FP10P-Rec Lilac England Used by out of hours centres 

GP10A White Scotland GP stock order form 

GP10DTS Pink Scotland Issued as part of the Scottish drug 

testing scheme 

HS21S White Northern 

Ireland 

GP stock order form 

PS6 White /Yellow Guernsey Issued by primary care prescribers. 

H9 White / Yellow Jersey Issued by primary care prescribers. 

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Private Prescribing 

Prescription Form Identifier Colour Issued in: Notes 

FP10PCD-SS Pink England Private prescription form issued for 

FP10PCD-NC Schedule 2 & 3 Controlled Drugs 

(these prescriptions will not be 

passed for payment by the NHSBSA). 

See page 11 for more information. 

WP10PCD Pink Wales The form should be printed with 

WP10PCDSS information to indicate the type of 

private prescriber, for example, 

private doctor, nurse, pharmacist, 

optometrist, physiotherapist, 

radiographer or podiatrist. 

PPCD(1) Beige/ Scotland Copies of these forms should be 

Buff sent to the NHSBSA each month 

for information purposes and not 

for reimbursement. 

Bulk Prescriptions 

A separate prescription form should be issued for each individual patient; 

the only exception to this is ‘bulk prescriptions’. Part VIII, Notes, 

Paragraph 9 of the Drug Tariff outlines the arrangements for bulk 

prescriptions. A bulk prescription is an order for two or more patients, 

bearing the name of a school or institution in which at least 20 persons 

normally reside, for the treatment of at least 10 of whom a particular 

doctor is responsible. Prescription only medicines can not be prescribed 

on bulk prescriptions and the only appliances that can be prescribed are 

prescribable dressings which do not contain POMs. No prescription 

charge is payable when a bulk prescription is dispensed. 

Bar-coded Prescriptions 

During Release 1 of the Electronic Prescription Service in England, the paper 

FP10 prescription continues to act as the legal prescription and must always 

be signed by a prescriber. ETP enabled GP Systems are able to send 

prescription details electronically to the spine and print a barcode onto an 

ordinary FP10 prescription. The barcode links the FP10 to the unique 

prescription message held in the prescription database on the spine. An ETP 

enabled pharmacy, can then scan the barcode to download the electronic 

message, auto populating the pharmacy system with the patient’s 

prescription details. 


During Release 1, prescriptions should be dispensed as now against the 

paper FP10 prescription and be submitted to the NHSBSA Prescription 

Pricing Division for payment as normal. As payment for all prescriptions 

during Release 1 is based on the paper prescriptions submitted to the 

NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division, there is no need to tick the ‘ETP 

Tokens for non-payment’ box on the FP34C Submission Form at this time. 

During later releases of the service, there will also be occasions where 

prescriptions can be sent electronically to the NHSBSA Prescription Pricing 

Division for reimbursement. Detailed guidance on this as it becomes available 

will be published on the PSNC website. (www.psnc.org.uk)

Dispensing Controlled Drugs 

In recent years, as a 

result of the Shipman 

Inquiry, there have 

been a substantial 

number of changes 

made to systems to 

support the safe 

management of 


(CD’s).Key points to 

note when dispensing 

Controlled Drugs are 

outlined below. 

Prescription Form and Owing 

Note Validity 

Computer Generation: Prescribers can now 

issue computer-generated prescriptions for all 

CDs including Schedule 2 and 3 CDs; all details 

except the signature can be computer-generated. 

Validity of Form: Prescriptions for Schedule 2, 

3 and 4 CDs are only valid for 28 days. The 28 

day period of validity runs from the date the 

prescription was signed unless the prescriber has 

specified a start date on the prescription. For 

instalment dispensing prescriptions, the first 

supply must be made within 28 days of the 

appropriate date and the remainder of the 

instalments must be dispensed only in 

accordance with the directions on the 

prescription. 

Repeat Dispensing: Schedule 2 and 3 CDs can 

not be prescribed on repeat dispensing 

prescriptions. Repeat dispensing prescriptions for 

Schedule 4 CDs must be dispensed for the first 

time within 28 days of the appropriate date (either 

the date the prescription was signed, or the date 

indicated as the start date). After the first 

dispensing the repeats are legally valid within the 

normal periods of validity of the repeatable 

prescription. Repeat prescriptions for Schedule 5 

CDs must be dispensed for the first time within six 

months of the appropriate date. After the first 

dispensing the repeats are legally valid within the 

normal periods of validity of the repeatable 

prescription. 

Owings: In the case of owings, the owing 

balance of prescriptions for Schedule 2, 3 or 4 

CDs cannot be dispensed later than 28 days after 

the appropriate date on the prescription. It is good 

practice for the pharmacist to make the patient or 

their representative aware at the outset that they 

will not be able to collect the balance of a 

Schedule 2, 3 or 4 CD after the 28 day period has 

elapsed. For prescriptions for Schedule 5 CDs, 

the balance of an owing cannot be collected more 

than 6 months after the appropriate date. 

Length of Treatment: There is a good practice 

requirement that the quantity of Schedule 2, 3 and 

4 Controlled Drugs be limited to a quantity for up 

to 30 days treatment. In cases where the 

prescriber believes that a prescription should be 

issued for a longer period he may do so but will 

need to be able to justify that there is a clinical 

need and that it would not cause an unacceptable 

risk to patient safety. Pharmacists are able to 

dispense Schedule 2, 3 and 4 CD prescriptions 

ordering a supply of more than 30 days supply. 

Prescription Writing Requirements: To be 

valid, on top of the normal prescription 

requirements for prescription only medicines, 

prescriptions for Schedule 2 and 3 Controlled 

Drugs (excluding Temazepam) must meet certain 

prescription writing requirements. In summary, 

these prescriptions must contain the dose, form, 

strength (where appropriate) and the total quantity 

of the preparation in both words and figures. 

Medicines Ethics and Practice, published biannually 

by the RPSGB provides more detailed 

guidance on these requirements. 

Amending Typographical 

Errors 

Pharmacists are able to amend prescriptions for 

Schedule 2 and 3 Controlled Drugs where the 

prescription does not comply with the CD 

prescription requirements. The only changes that 

pharmacists can make are: 

➢ Minor spelling mistakes 

➢ Minor typographical mistakes (this may 

include, for example, a number being 

substituted for a letter or two letters being 

inverted but where the prescriber’s intention is 

still clear) 

➢ where the total quantity of the CD/number of 

dosage units is specified in either words or 

figures but not both, a pharmacist can add 

either the missing words or figures as required 

(but not both) 

In doing this, pharmacists must exercise due 

diligence and be satisfied that the prescription is 

genuine and the CD is being supplied in 

accordance with the intention of the prescriber. 

The prescription must be amended in ink or 

otherwise indelibly and the pharmacist must mark 

the prescription so that the amendment is 

attributable to him or her, for example by signing 

the amendment. If there is more than one 

amendment on the same prescription, each 

amendment must be marked. 

Where an amendment is made by one pharmacist 

and another pharmacist makes the supply, the 

Home Office has advised that the second 

pharmacist should also mark the amendment to 

indicate that he is also satisfied and it is 

attributable to him as well. 

Instalment Dispensing 

The NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division 

Guidance on the dispensing, endorsement and 

reimbursement arrangements for FP10MDA 

Instalment dispensing prescription forms can be 

found in pages 44-47 of this guide. The Welsh 

Assembly Government has confirmed that this 

applies in principle in Wales. 

In England, only Schedule 2 CDs plus 

buprenorphine and diazepam can be supplied in 

instalments against Form FP10MDA. In Wales, 

Schedule 2, 3, 4 and 5 Controlled Drugs can be 

supplied in instalments on Form WP10MDA. In 

both cases, the period of treatment must not 

exceed 14 days. The prescriber must specify the 

number of instalments to be dispensed and the 

interval between each instalment. 

Collection on Days Other 

Than Specified 

Where the prescription for a Controlled Drug 

contains a direction that specified instalments 

should be dispensed at specified intervals, 

supplies must not be made otherwise than in 

accordance with the directions unless the 

following Home Office approved text is on the 

prescription: 

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Dispensing Controlled Drugs 

“If an instalment prescription covers 

more than one day and is not collected 

on the specified day, the total amount 

prescribed less the amount prescribed 

for the day(s) missed may be supplied.” 

Likewise, the following Home Office approved 

wording can be used to support the collection 

of Methadone when the pharmacy will be 

closed on the due date specified on the 

prescription: 

“Instalments due on days when the 

pharmacy is closed should be 

dispensed on the day immediately prior 

to closure.” 

Where a prescription contains wording that is 

different to the sentence reproduced above, 

the Home Office must be contacted to seek 

approval for the wording in question. Approval 

must be confirmed before supply is made 

against such instruction. 

Identity Checks / Collection 

of Prescriptions for CDs 

Signing the Back of the Prescription Form: 

It is good practice to ask individuals, at the point 

that Schedule 2 or 3 CDs are handed to them, to 

sign the back of the prescription form as 

confirmation of collection. Where the person 

collecting the CDs does not agree to sign the 

back of the form, pharmacists may apply their 

discretion on whether or not to supply the CDs. 

Identity Checks: There is a legal requirement 

for pharmacists to establish whether a person 

collecting a Schedule 2 CD is the patient, the 

patient’s representative or a health care 

professional acting within their professional 

capacity. This only applies to Schedule 2 CDs. 

Where the person collecting the Schedule 2 CD is 

the patient or the patient’s representative, the 

pharmacist should ask for proof of identity, for 

example, ask to see photo-ID or a credit or debit 

card. Pharmacists have the discretion to decide 

whether to ask for proof of identity and also 

whether to supply the CD. Where the person 

collecting the Schedule 2 CD is a health care 

professional, the pharmacist must obtain the 

person’s name and address and must ask for 

proof of identity unless the health professional is 

known to them. The pharmacist may still supply 

the CD even if ID is not provided. 


From 1 January 2008, pharmacist will be required 

to record in the CD register – 

• whether the person who collected the drug 

was the patient, the patient's representative or 

a healthcare professional acting on behalf of 

the patient; 

• if the person who collected the drug was a 

healthcare professional acting on behalf of the 

patient, that person's name and address; 

• if the person who collected the drug was the 

patient or the patient’s representative, whether 

evidence of identity was requested of that 

person; 

• and whether evidence of identity was 

provided by the person collecting the drug. 

Although this legal requirement is not yet in force, 

it is recommended that the opportunity is taken 

now, to include these records, so that the 

pharmacy is fully compliant by 1 January 2008. 

Record Keeping 

Requirements 

Running Balances As a matter of good practice 

pharmacists who supply CDs should maintain a 

running balance of stock in their Controlled Drug 

Register (CDRs). This is expected to become a 

mandatory requirement once electronic registers 

are in common use. Further guidance on the 

maintenance of a running balance in the CDR is 

available on the RPSGB Website. 

Electronic Controlled Drug Registers 

Pharmacists are allowed legally to keep CDRs 

electronically if they wish to do so providing they 

comply with the legislation. The Regulations 

require that every computerised entry must be 

attributable and capable of being audited. The 

computerised register must be accessible from 

the premises to which it relates and persons 

authorised by the Secretary of State (e.g., the 

Society’s inspectors) are able to request that a 

copy of the register, in its computerised or other 

specified form, be sent to them. 

Pharmacists are advised that CD registers may 

only be held in a computerised form if safeguards 

are incorporated into the software to ensure all of 

the following: 

➢ The author of each entry is identifiable 

➢ Entries cannot be altered at a later date 

➢ A log of all data entered is kept and can be 

recalled for audit purposes 

Access control systems should be in place to 

minimise the risk of unauthorised or unnecessary 

access to the data and adequate backups must 

be made. Pharmacists are also advised that 

arrangements must be made so that inspectors 

can examine computerised records during a visit 

with minimum disruption to the dispensing 

process. A number of pharmacy system suppliers 

have now integrated electronic registers into their 

dispensing systems. 

Destruction of Patient 

Returned and Stock 


Pharmacy contractors must have appropriate 

arrangements in place for securing the safe 

destruction and disposal of CDs. All CDs in 

Schedule 2 and those CDs in Schedule 3 that are 

subject to safe custody requirements should be 

placed into waste containers only after the 

controlled drug has been rendered irretrievable 

(i.e. by denaturing). Where practicable 

pharmacists should use CD denaturing kits in 

order to denature CDs, these can be obtained 

from some PCOs, waste contractors and the 

NPA. Where this is not possible other methods of 

denaturing may be used for example adsorbing 

onto cat litter, provided that there are no risks to 

human health or the environment. Detailed 

guidance on the disposal of unwanted medicines 

can be found in Appendix 5 of the PSNC Contract 

Workbook. 

Patient returned CDs: Pharmacies can accept 

CDs returned by patients from their own homes 

and from care homes providing personal care for 

safe destruction and onward disposal. 

Pharmacies in England and Wales are not able to 

accept waste medicines, including CDs, from care 

homes which provide nursing care. Pharmacists 

must make a record of patient returned Schedule 

2 CDs, and their destruction, and to ensure 

another member of staff, preferably a pharmacist 

or pharmacy technician if available, witness the 

destruction. There is currently no requirement for 

the destruction of patient returned CDs to be 

destroyed by an authorised witness. The record of 

the destruction should be made somewhere other 

than the CD register. 

Date expired pharmacy stock: It is a legal 

requirement for pharmacy contractors to have 

stocks of obsolete, expired and unwanted 

Schedule 1 and 2 CDs destroyed in the presence

of an authorised witness. Authorised witnesses 

include inspectors of the Royal Pharmaceutical 

Society, Home Office inspectors and police 

chemist inspection officers. A record of the date 

of destruction, quantity of product destroyed and 

a signature of the witness should be entered into 

the CDR. The disposal of date-expired medicines 

in Schedules 3,4 and 5 does not need to be 

witnessed or recorded. 

Monitoring and Inspection 

Arrangements 

New arrangements were introduced in January 

2007 for monitoring the management, usage and 

other aspects of Controlled Drugs in England. 

These arrangements do not yet apply in Wales. 

Every healthcare organisation (e.g. PCT) must 

have an appointed ‘Accountable Officer’ with a 

duty to oversee the management and use of 

Controlled Drugs. The accountable officers 

appointed by PCTs have a range of responsibilities 

including ensuring that pharmacies have adequate 

and up-to-date standard operating procedures 

(SOPs) in relation to the use of CDs, have 

appropriate arrangements in place for securing 

the safe destruction and disposal of CDs and 

systems in place to alert the Accountable Officer 

of complaints or concerns involving the 

management and use of CDs. 

As part of the new arrangements, the RPSGB 

now ask pharmacy contractors to make a 

declaration in relation to the management and use 

of CDs at each of their premises. This forms part 

of the annual premises retention fee cycle. 

SOPs: Pharmacy contractors are required under 

their Terms of Service to have SOPs for 

dispensing and repeat dispensing. The regulations 

now also require SOPs relating to the 

management and use of Controlled Drugs to 

cover the following points: 

➢ Ordering and receipt of CDs; 

➢ Assigning responsibilities; 

➢ Where the Controlled Drugs are stored 

➢ Who has access to the CDs 

➢ Who should be alerted if complications arise 

➢ Security in relation to the storage and 

transportation of CDs as required by the 

Misuse of Drugs regulations 

➢ Disposal and destruction of CDs 

➢ Record keeping, including maintaining relevant 

CDRs under the Misuse of Drugs legislation 

and maintaining a record of the CDs specified 

in Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs 

Regulations 2001 that have been returned by 

patients 

Monitoring and Supporting Staff Handling 

CDs: Pharmacy contractors need to have in 

place arrangements for monitoring and auditing 

the management and use of CDs by pharmacists 

and staff. The arrangements are required to 

include: 

➢ Recording any concerns raised in relation to 

the management and use of CDs by the 

relevant individual; 

➢ Assessing and investigating any concerns 

raised regarding the management and use of 

CDs by the relevant individual; and 

➢ Determine if there are any concerns in relation 

to the management and use of CDs by a 

relevant individual which the pharmacy 

contractor considers should be shared with a 

responsible body e.g. RPSGB 

Pharmacy contractor must also ensure that 

pharmacists and staff handling CDs receive from 

time to time, appropriate training to carry out their 

responsibilities in the management and use of 

CDs. 

Recording concerns: Pharmacy contractors 

should record concerns expressed about 

incidents that involved or may have involved 

improper management or use of CDs by a 

pharmacist or member of staff. The record should 

include the following: 

➢ The date on which the concern is made 

known; 

➢ The dates on which the matters giving rise to 

the concern; 

➢ Details regarding the nature of the concern; 

➢ Details of the pharmacist or staff involved; 

➢ Details of the person or body raising the 

concern; 

➢ Details of any action taken; 

➢ An assessment of whether information should 

be disclosed to a responsible body; and 

➢ If disclosure to a responsible body takes 

place, details of the disclosure and the 

responsible body to which the disclosure was 

made 

An Accountable officer and police officers would 

have the power to enter and inspect pharmacy 

premises if concerns were being investigated. 

Further guidance on the details required in the 

SOPs for CDs can be obtained from the RPSGB 

and templates for CD SOPs may be obtained 

from the NPA. 

Private Prescriptions for 

Schedule 2 & 3 CDs 

In England, prescribers can now only order 

Schedule 2 or 3 Controlled Drugs privately on 

pink private prescription form FP10PCD. In Wales, 

the required form is WP10PCD and in Scotland, 

Form PPCD (1). This requirement does not extend 

to Veterinary prescriptions. 

All private prescribers have been allocated a six 

digit prescriber identification number (issued by 

the relevant NHS agency) which must be included 

on private form FP10PCD (or the Welsh or 

Scottish equivalent). Private prescriptions for 

schedule 2 or 3 Controlled Drugs should not be 

dispensed in community pharmacies if they do 

not contain this identifier. Private prescribers 

should be referred to their primary care 

organisation (e.g. PCT) if they require a private 

prescriber identification number. 

Pharmacy contractors in England are required to 

submit photocopies of the FP10PCD forms to the 

NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division for audit 

purposes each month using a special submission 

document, FP34PCD. Copies of the equivalent 

forms originating from Wales or Scotland should 

also be submitted. The submission document can 

be downloaded from the Drug Tariff Resource 

Centre on the PSNC Website or from the 

NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division website and 

the address to dispatch the photocopied forms to 

can be found in Part XX of the Drug Tariff. 

Pharmacy contractors in Wales should submit 

copies of private prescription form WP10PCD to 

Health Solutions Wales on a monthly basis at the 

same time as submitting other NHS prescription 

forms. Copies of the equivalent forms originating 

from England or Scotland should also be 

submitted. 

It is anticipated that the regulations will change 

shortly to enable the original private prescription 

form to be sent to the NHSBSA rather than a 

copy. Notification of this will be published on the 

PSNC Website. 

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Schedule 2 & 3 Controlled Drugs 

The following is a list of 

commonly available Schedule 

2 and 3 Controlled Drugs. 

Contractors in England must 

submit copies of private 

prescriptions for these items 

monthly to the NHSBSA 

Prescription Pricing Division 

using submission document 

FP10PCD. Contractors in 

Wales should submit copies 

of private prescriptions for 

these items monthly to Health 

Solutions Wales. 

Product CD Category 

Actiq 1.2mg lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator Schedule 2 (CD) 

Actiq 1.6mg lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator Schedule 2 (CD) 

Actiq 200microgram lozenges with integral oromucosal applicator Schedule 2 (CD) 




Alfentanil 1mg/2ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 



Amobarbital 50mg / Secobarbital sodium 50mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Amobarbital 50mg tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Amobarbital sodium 200mg capsules Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Amobarbital sodium 60mg capsules Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Amytal 50mg tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Buprenorphine 10micrograms/hour patches Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Buprenorphine 200microgram sublingual tablets sugar free Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 


Buprenorphine 2mg sublingual tablets sugar free 

Buprenorphine 300micrograms/1ml solution for injection 

Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

ampoules Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 


Buprenorphine 400microgram sublingual tablets sugar free Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Buprenorphine 52.5micrograms/hour patches Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 



Buprenorphine 8mg sublingual tablets sugar free 

Buprenorphine 2mg / Naloxone 500microgram sublingual 

Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

tablets sugar free Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 


More Information 

More detailed information and guidance on the management of CDs is available 

from the following sources: 

RPSGB Website: 

www.rpsgb.org (including a template chart for recording patient returned 

Schedule 2 & 3 CDs). Advice is also available from the RPSGB Legal & Ethical 

Advisory Service: 020 7572 2308 or email ftp@rpsgb.org 

DH Website: 

www.dh.gov.uk/controlleddrugs 

PSNC Website: 

www.psnc.org.uk/controlleddrugs 

NPA: 

NPA Information Leaflet on ‘Controlled Drugs and Community Pharmacy’ 

which can be downloaded from the members only area of the NPA Website 

(www.npa.co.uk) 

Buprenorphine 8mg / Naloxone 2mg sublingual tablets 

sugar free Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Butobarbital 100mg tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

BuTrans 10micrograms/hour transdermal patches Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 



Cocaine hydrochloride powder Schedule 2 (CD) 

Cocaine powder Schedule 2 (CD) 

Codeine 60mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Codeine phosphate powder Schedule 2 (CD) 

Concerta 27mg modified-release tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 

Concerta 54mg modified-release tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 

Concerta XL 18mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 

Concerta XL 36mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 

Cyclimorph 10 solution for injection 1ml ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Cyclimorph 15 solution for injection 1ml ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Cyclizine 30mg / Dipipanone 10mg tablets 

Cyclizine tartrate 50mg/1ml / Morphine tartrate 15mg/1ml 

Schedule 2 (CD) 

solution for injection ampoules 

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabiol 2.92mg/actuation / 


Cannabidiol 2.7mg/actuation oromucosal spray Schedule 1 (CD Lic) 

Dexamfetamine 15mg modified-release capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Dexamfetamine 5mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 

Dexedrine 15mg Spansules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Dexedrine 5mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 

Diamorphine 100mg powder for solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 


Diamorphine 10mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 


Diamorphine 500mg powder for solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD)


Diamorphine hydrochloride powder Schedule 2 (CD) 

Diconal tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 

Dihydrocodeine 50mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Durogesic DTrans 100 transdermal patches Schedule 2 (CD) 





Equasym 10mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 



Equasym XL 10mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 



Fentanyl 1.2mg lozenges Schedule 2 (CD) 

Fentanyl 1.6mg lozenges Schedule 2 (CD) 

Fentanyl 100micrograms/2ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Fentanyl 100micrograms/hour patches Schedule 2 (CD) 


Fentanyl 200microgram lozenges Schedule 2 (CD) 



Fentanyl 500micrograms/10ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 





Filnarine SR 100mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 




Fortral 25mg tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Fortral 30mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Fortral 60mg/2ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Hydromorphone 1.3mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Hydromorphone 16mg modified-release capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Hydromorphone 2.6mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 





Medikinet 10mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 



Medikinet XL 10mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 




Meprobamate 400mg tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Methadone 10mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Methadone 10mg/ml oral solution sugar free Schedule 2 (CD) 

Methadone 1mg/ml oral solution Schedule 2 (CD) 




Methadone 2mg/5ml linctus Schedule 2 (CD) 

Methadone 35mg/3.5ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 




Methadone 5mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 

Methadone hydrochloride powder Schedule 2 (CD) 

Methadose 10mg/ml oral concentrate Schedule 2 (CD) 

Methadose 20mg/ml oral concentrate Schedule 2 (CD) 

Metharose 1mg/ml oral solution sugar free Schedule 2 (CD) 

Methylphenidate 10mg modified-release capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Methylphenidate 10mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 

Methylphenidate 18mg modified-release tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 



Methylphenidate 20mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 






Methylphenidate 5mg tablets 

Minijet morphine sulphate 10mg/10ml solution for injection 


pre-filled syringes Schedule 2 (CD) 

Morcap SR 20mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Morcap SR 50mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Morphgesic SR 100mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 




Morphine 100mg modified-release capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Morphine 100mg modified-release granules sachets sugar free Schedule 2 (CD) 

Morphine 100mg modified-release tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 



Morphine 10mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 





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Morphine and Cocaine elixir Schedule 2 (CD) 

Morphine hydrochloride powder Schedule 2 (CD) 

Morphine sulphate 100mg/5ml oral solution 5ml unit dose vials sugar free Schedule 2 (CD) 

Morphine sulphate 10mg suppositories Schedule 2 (CD) 

Morphine sulphate 10mg/10ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes Schedule 2 (CD) 

Morphine sulphate 10mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 





Morphine sulphate 20mg/ml oral solution sugar free Schedule 2 (CD) 



Morphine sulphate 30mg/5ml oral solution 5ml unit dose vials sugar free Schedule 2 (CD) 


Morphine sulphate powder Schedule 2 (CD) 

MST Continus 100mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 







MST Continus Suspension 100mg granules sachets Schedule 2 (CD) 





MXL 120mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 







Oramorph 100mg/5ml oral solution 5ml unit dose vials Schedule 2 (CD) 

Oramorph 20mg/ml concentrated oral solution Schedule 2 (CD) 

Oramorph 30mg/5ml oral solution 5ml unit dose vials Schedule 2 (CD) 

Oxycodone 10mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Oxycodone 10mg modified-release tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 

Oxycodone 10mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Oxycodone 10mg/ml oral solution sugar free Schedule 2 (CD) 



Oxycodone 20mg/2ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 




Oxycodone 5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free Schedule 2 (CD) 


OxyContin 10mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 





OxyNorm 10mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 

OxyNorm 10mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

OxyNorm 10mg/ml concentrate liquid Schedule 2 (CD) 


OxyNorm 20mg/2ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 


OxyNorm 5mg/5ml liquid Schedule 2 (CD) 

Palladone 1.3mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Palladone 2.6mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Palladone SR 16mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 





Pamergan P100 solution for injection 2ml ampoules 

Papaveretum 15.4mg/1ml / Hyoscine hydrobromide 400micrograms/1ml 


solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Papaveretum 15.4mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Papaveretum 7.7mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Pentazocine 25mg tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Pentazocine 30mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Pentazocine 50mg capsules Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Pentazocine 60mg/2ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Pethidine 100mg/10ml solution for injection ampoules 

Pethidine 100mg/2ml / Promethazine 50mg/2ml solution for 


injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Pethidine 100mg/2ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD)

Pethidine 50mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 

Pethidine 50mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Pethidine 50mg/5ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Phenobarbital 15mg tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register Phenobarbital) 

Phenobarbital 15mg/5ml elixir 

Phenobarbital 200mg/1ml solution for injection 

Schedule 3 (CD No Register Phenobarbital) 

ampoules Schedule 3 (CD No Register Phenobarbital) 

Phenobarbital 30mg tablets 




Phenobarbital 50mg/5ml oral solution Schedule 3 (CD No Register Phenobarbital) 

Phenobarbital 50mg/5ml oral suspension Schedule 3 (CD No Register Phenobarbital) 

Phenobarbital 60mg tablets 




Physeptone 10mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Physeptone 1mg/ml mixture Schedule 2 (CD) 

Physeptone 1mg/ml mixture sugar free Schedule 2 (CD) 


Physeptone 35mg/3.5ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 




Physeptone 5mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 

Rapifen 1mg/2ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Rapifen 5mg/10ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Rapifen Intensive Care 5mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Ritalin 10mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 

Ritalin-SR 20mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 

Sativex oromucosal spray Schedule 1 (CD Lic) 

Secobarbital sodium 100mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD Exempt Safe Custody) 

Secobarbital sodium 50mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD Exempt Safe Custody) 

Seconal Sodium 100mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD Exempt Safe Custody) 

Seconal Sodium 50mg capsules Schedule 2 (CD Exempt Safe Custody) 

Sevredol 10mg tablets Schedule 2 (CD) 




Sodium Amytal 200mg capsules Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Sodium Amytal 60mg capsules Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Soneryl 100mg tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Sublimaze 100micrograms/2ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Sublimaze 500micrograms/10ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Suboxone 2mg/500 microgram tablets sublingual tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Suboxone 8mg/2mg tablets sublingual tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Subutex 0.4mg sublingual tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Subutex 2mg sublingual tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Subutex 8mg sublingual tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Synastone 10mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 2 (CD) 



Temazepam 10mg tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register Temazepam) 

Temazepam 10mg/5ml oral solution sugar free Schedule 3 (CD No Register Temazepam) 

Temazepam 20mg tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register Temazepam) 

Temgesic 200microgram sublingual tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Temgesic 300micrograms/1ml solution for injection ampoules Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Temgesic 400microgram sublingual tablets Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Tilofyl 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches Schedule 2 (CD) 




Transtec 35micrograms/hour transdermal patches Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Transtec 52.5micrograms/hour transdermal patches Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Transtec 70micrograms/hour transdermal patches Schedule 3 (CD No Register) 

Tuinal 100mg Pulvules Schedule 2 (CD) 

Zomorph 100mg modified-release capsules Schedule 2 (CD) 





Q. I have received a prescription for a Schedule 2 CD. The date has been computer generated, is this acceptable? 

A. Yes, Prescribers can now issue computer-generated prescriptions for all CDs including Schedule 2 and 3 CDs; all details except the signature can 

be computer-generated. 

Q. I have received a prescription for a Schedule 2 CD. The date is missing. Is it acceptable for this to be added in the 

pharmacy? 

A. No, pharmacists can only amend minor spelling or typographical error or the omission of either words or figures on prescriptions for Schedule 2 

or 3 CDs. It is not possible for pharmacists to add a missing date or other information such as a missing dose or pharmaceutical form. 

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Special Container and Calendar Pack List 

Part II Clause 10A of the Drug Tariff sets out the rules for the quantity to be 

supplied of a product prescribed. Pharmacy contractors are normally 

reimbursed on the basis that the exact quantity ordered by the prescriber has 

been supplied unless the preparation has been recognised as being 

packaged in a special container or calendar pack. 

A medicinal product is granted special container status in cases where it 

is not practical to split an original pack, for example where the product is 

sterile or hygroscopic. Part II Clause 10B of the Drug Tariff provides the 

criteria that a product pack must meet to be considered a special container. 

Where the quantity ordered by the prescriber does not coincide with that of 

an original pack and the product is considered a special container, 

contractors are required to supply the special container or combination of 

containers nearest to the quantity ordered and endorse the prescription form 

with the number and size of these containers. Where the quantity ordered 

falls exactly halfway between two containers, the contractor should round 

down the quantity dispensed to the nearest complete container. In 

calculating reimbursement, the special container rules are automatically 

applied and contractors will be reimbursed for the nearest pack or 

combination of packs. 

The exception to this rule is where the quantity of a drug preparation 

reconstituted from granules or powder, for example a liquid antibiotic, is 

unavoidable greater than the quantity ordered and it is not possible for the 

contractor to use the remainder of the reconstituted product to fill another 

prescription. Payment in this scenario will be based on the nearest pack or 

number of packs necessary to cover the quantity ordered (Ref: Drug Tariff 

Part II Clause 13B). 

Product Pack Container 

A 

Size Type 

A.A.A. Sore Throat Spray 60 dose SC 

Abidec Drops 25ml SC 

Accolate Tabs 20mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Accupro Tabs 10mg 28 (4x7) CP 




Accuretic Tabs 28 (4x7) CP 

Acea Gel 0.75% 40g SC 

Acepril Tabs 12.5mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Acepril Tabs 25mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Acepril Tabs 50mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Acetazolamide Caps 250mg (m/r) 28 (2x14) CP 

Acezide Tabs 50mg/25mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Aciclovir Cream 5% 10g SC 

Aciclovir Cream 5% 2g SC 

Aciclovir Dispersible Tabs 400mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Acnecide Gel 5% 60g SC 

Acnisal Acne Wash 2% 177ml SC 

Acriflex 0.25% Cream 30g SC 

Actonel Once a Week Tabs 35mg 4 SC 

Actonel Tabs 30mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Actonel Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Actos Tabs 15mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Size Type 



Acular Ophthalmic Solution 5ml SC 

Adalat LA Tabs 20mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Adalat Retard 10mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Adalat Retard 20mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Adapalene Cream 0.1% 45g SC 

Adapalene Gel 0.1% 45g SC 

Adcortyl in Orabase Paste 10g SC 

Adcortyl in Orabase Paste for 

Mouth Ulcers 5g SC 

Adipine XL Tabs 30mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Adipine XL Tabs 60mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Adizem-SR Caps 120mg 56 (4x14) CP 



Adizem-XL Caps 120mg 28 (2x14) CP 





Aknemin Caps 100mg 28 CP 

Aknemin Caps 50mg 56 CP 

In a small number of cases there is an over-riding clinical requirement to 

dispense the exact quantity ordered rather than the nearest pack, for 

example if there is a risk that the patient will abuse the medication or if the 

medicine is packaged into a weekly compliance aid. In cases where there is 

a clinical requirement to dispense the exact quantity ordered rather than the 

nearest pack, to protect against any suggestion of fraud, PSNC is advising 

contractors to dispense the prescribed quantity and endorse the prescription 

form clearly with the quantity supplied and the pack size used. 

Products recognised as calendar packs contain blister or strip packs 

showing the days of the week or month. Where the quantity prescribed 

does not coincide with a calendar pack, contractors may supply the nearest 

pack, sub-pack or combination of packs/sub-packs to the quantity ordered. 

Where in the pharmacist’s professional opinion, it is the prescriber’s intention 

that the exact quantity should be supplied, the contractor should dispense 

the quantity ordered and endorse the prescription accordingly. 

If no endorsement is made by the pharmacist, the NHSBSA Prescription 

Pricing Division will apply the calendar pack rules and pay the contractor for 

the nearest pack/sub pack, therefore, to ensure accurate payment, if 

contractors dispense the exact quantity prescribed on the prescription and 

this is different to the nearest pack/sub pack, the prescription must be 

endorsed clearly with the actual quantity supplied. Contractors are advised to 

be particularly careful when endorsing '7 day' prescriptions for MDS where 

the quantity dispensed may be different to the nearest pack or sub-pack. 

The following list of recognised special containers and calendar packs is not 

exhaustive. A regularly updated version of this list is available as a searchable 

database on the PSNC Website. For information on the status of a particular 

pack, please contact the PSNC Information Team (01296 432823) 


Size Type 

Aknemycin Plus Solution 25ml SC 

Alclometasone 0.05% Cream 50g SC 

Alclometasone 0.05% Ointment 50g SC 

Aldactide 50 Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Alendronic Acid & Colecalciferol 

Tabs 70mg/70mg 4 SC 

Alendronic Acid Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Alendronic Acid Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Alendronic Acid Tabs 70mg 4 SC 

Alfacalcidol Capsules 1mcg 30 SC 

Alfacalcidol Capsules 250 nanogram 30 SC 

Alfacalcidol Capsules 500 nanogram 30 SC 

Algesal Cream 10% 50g SC 

Alpha Keri Bath Oil 240ml SC 

Alpha Keri Bath Oil 480ml SC 

Alphaderm Topical Steroid Cream 100g SC 

Alphaderm Topical Steroid Cream 30g SC 

Alphosyl HC Cream 100g SC 

Alphosyl Shampoo 2 in 1 125ml SC 

Alphosyl Shampoo 2 in 1 250ml SC 

Amantadine Oral Solution 50mg/5ml 150ml SC 

Ametop Gel 1.5g SC 

Amias Tabs 16mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Amias Tabs 2mg 7 CP 

Amias Tabs 32mg 28 (4x7) CP


Size Type 

Amias Tabs 4mg 7 CP 



Amiloride 2.5mg / Cyclopenthiazide 

250mcg Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Amiloride 2.5mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 

25mg Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Amiloride 5mg / Bumetanide 1mg Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Aminex LP/GF Biscuits 200g SC 

Aminex LP/GF Cookies 150g SC 

Aminex LP/GF Rusks 200g SC 

Aminogran Food Supplement Powder 500g SC 

Amiodarone Tabs 100mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Amiodarone Tabs 200mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Amisulpride Oral Solution 500mg/5ml 60ml SC 

Amlodipine Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Amlodipine Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Amorolfine (HCL) Cream 0.28% 20g SC 

Amorolfine Paint 5% 5ml SC 

Amorolfine Paint 5% 3ml SC 

Amoxicillin Sodium Oral Suspension 

125mg/5ml 100ml SC 




(SF) 125mg/5ml 100ml SC 


(SF) 250mg/5ml 100ml SC 

Anabact Gel 0.75% 15g SC 

Anabact Gel 0.75% 30g SC 

Anacal Rectal Ointment 30g SC 

Anaflex Cream 10% 50g SC 

Anastrozole Tabs 1mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Anbesol Adult Strength Gel 10g SC 

Anbesol Liquid 15ml SC 

Anbesol Liquid 6.5ml SC 

Anbesol Teething Gel 10g SC 

Anethaine Cream 1% 25g SC 

Angiopine MR 10 Tabs 10mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Angiopine MR 20 Tabs 20mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Angitil SR 120 Caps 120mg 56 (4x14) CP 



Angitil XL Caps 240mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Angitil XL Caps 300mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Anhydrol Forte Solution 20% 60ml SC 

Anodesyn Ointment 25g SC 

Anthisan 2% Cream 25g SC 

Antipeol Ointment 18g SC 



Anugesic HC Cream 30g SC 

Anusol Cream 23g SC 

Anusol Cream 43g SC 

Anusol HC Ointment 30g SC 

Anusol HC Plus Ointment 15g SC 

Anusol Ointment 25g SC 

Aprovel Tabs 150mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Size Type 


Aquadrate Cream 10% 100g SC 

Aquadrate Cream 10% 30g SC 

Arava Tabs 10mg 30 SC 

Arava Tabs 20mg 30 SC 

Aricept Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Aricept Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Arimidex Tabs 1mg 28 (2x14) CP 

AS Saliva Orthana Pump Spray 50ml SC 

Asasantin Retard Caps (200/25 mg) 60 SC 

Ascabiol Emulsion 25% 100ml SC 

Asilone Suspension 500ml SC 

Atenix 100 Tabs 100mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Atenolol Tabs 100mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Atorvastatin Tabs 10mg 28 (4x7) CP 




Atropine 1% Eye Drops 10ml SC 

Atropine 1% Eye Ointment 3g SC 

Atrovent Aerocaps with Aerohaler 100 SC 

Aureocort Ointment 15g SC 

Aveeno Bath Oil 250ml SC 

Aveeno Cream 100ml SC 

Aveeno Lotion 400ml SC 

Axid Capsules 150mg 30 CP 

Axid Capsules 300mg 30 CP 

Axsain Cream 0.075% 45g SC 

Azelaic acid 15% Gel 30g SC 

Azelaic acid 20% cream 30g SC 

Azithromycin (dihydrate) 200mg/5ml 15ml SC 

Azithromycin (dihydrate) 200mg/5ml 22.5ml SC 

Azithromycin (dihydrate) 200mg/5ml 30ml SC 

B 

Bactroban Cream 2% 15g SC 

Bactroban Nasal Ointment 2% 3g SC 

Bactroban Ointment 2% 15g SC 

Balmosa 40g SC 

Balneum Bath Oil 1000ml SC 



Balneum Plus Bath Oil 500ml SC 

Balneum Plus Cream 100g SC 



Bazuka Gel 5g SC 

Bazuka Gel Extra Strength 26% 5g SC 

Becaplermin Gel 0.01% 15g SC 

Beclometasone 50micrograms/dose 

nasal spray 180 dose SC 

Becodisks with Diskhaler 100mcg 15 disks SC 



Benzamycin Gel 46.6g SC 

Benzoyl peroxide 10% Gel 40g SC 


Size Type 

Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% Gel 40g SC 

Benzoyl peroxide 4% cream 40g SC 

Benzoyl peroxide 5% Gel 

Benzoyl Peroxide/Clindamycin 

40g SC 

Phosphate Gel 5%/1% 

Benzoyl Peroxide/Clindamycin 

25g SC 

Phosphate Gel 5%/1% 50g SC 

Benzydamine HCl Cream 3% 100g SC 

Benzydamine HCl Cream 3% 35g SC 

Benzydamine HCl Mouthwash 0.15% 300ml SC 

Benzydamine HCl Oral Spray 0.15% 30ml SC 

Beta-Adalat Caps 28 (2x14) CP 

Betacap Scalp Application 0.1% 100ml SC 

Betadine Antiseptic Paint 8ml SC 

Betadine Dry Powder Spray 150g/100ml SC 

Betadine Ointment 10% 80g SC 

Betadine Ointment 10% 20g SC 

Betadine Pessaries 200mg 28 SC 

Betadine Shampoo 4% 250ml SC 

Betadine VC Kit 250ml SC 

Betahistine Hydrochloride Tabs 16mg 84 (4x21) CP 

Betaloc SA Tabs 200mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Betamethasone 0.1% foam 100g SC 

Betamethasone Diprop Cream 0.05% 100g SC 

Betamethasone Diprop Cream 0.05% 30g SC 

Betamethasone Diprop Ointment 0.05% 100g SC 

Betamethasone Diprop Ointment 0.05% 30g SC 

Betamethasone Diprop Scalp Lotion 0.05% 100ml SC 

Betamethasone Diprop Scalp Lotion 0.05% 30ml 

Betamethasone Diprop, Calcipotriol 

SC 

Ointment 0.05%/0.005% 

Betamethasone Diprop, Calcipotriol 

120g SC 

Ointment 0.05%/0.005% 60g SC 

Betamethasone Valerate Cream 0.025% 100g SC 



Betamethasone Valerate Lotion 0.1% 100ml SC 

Betamethasone Valerate Oint 0.025% 100g SC 

Betamethasone Valerate Ointment 0.1% 100g SC 

Betamethasone Valerate Ointment 0.1% 30g SC 

Betamethasone Valerate Scalp Appl 0.1% 100ml SC 

Betnovate Cream 0.1% 100g SC 

Betnovate Cream 0.1% 30g SC 

Betnovate Lotion 0.1% 100ml SC 

Betnovate Ointment 0.1% 100g SC 

Betnovate Ointment 0.1% 30g SC 

Betnovate RD Cream 100g SC 

Betnovate RD Ointment 100g SC 

Betnovate Scalp Application 100ml SC 

Betnovate-C Cream 30g SC 

Betnovate-C Ointment 30g SC 

Betnovate-N Cream 100g SC 

Betnovate-N Cream 30g SC 

Betnovate-N Ointment 100g SC 

Betnovate-N Ointment 30g SC 

Bettamousse 100g SC 

Bi-Aglut GF Biscuits 180g SC 

Bi-Aglut GF Cracker Toast 240g SC 

Bi-Aglut GF Crackers 150g SC 

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Size Type 

Bi-Aglut GF Fusilli 500g SC 

Bicalutamide Tabs 50mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Biculatamide Tabs 150mg 28 (2x14) CP 

BiNovum Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Biotene Dry Mouth Care Mouthwash 250ml SC 

Biotene Oralbalance Dry Mouth 

Moisturing Liquid 45ml SC 

Biotene Oralbalance Dry Mouth Saliva 

Replacement Gel 50g/40ml SC 

Bisodol Extra Strong Mint chewable 

tablets (subpack) 20 SC 

Bisodol Extra Strong Mint chewable 

tablets (subpack) 20 SC 

Bisoprolol Tabs 1.25mg 28 (2x14) CP 




Blistex Relief Cream 5g SC 

Bonjela Gel 8.7% 15g SC 

Bonjela Teething Gel 15g SC 

Brasivol Fine No.1 Paste 75g SC 

Brevinor 63 (3x21) CP 

Brevoxyl Cream 4% 40g SC 

Brufen Retard 800mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Brulidine Cream 0.15% 25g SC 

Bumetanide Tabs 1mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Bumetanide Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Burinex Tabs 1mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Burinex Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Burinex-A Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

C 

Cabaser Tabs 1mg 20 SC 



Cabergoline Tabs 1mg 20 SC 



Cacit Tabs 19 SC 

Cacit Tabs (PI) 20 SC 

Calceos Tabs (chewable) 15 SC 

Calcipotriol Cream 0.005% 120g SC 

Calcipotriol Cream 0.005% 60g SC 

Calcipotriol Ointment 0.005% 120g SC 

Calcipotriol Ointment 0.005% 60g SC 

Calcipotriol Scalp Solution 50mcg/ml 60ml SC 

Calcitonin (Salmon) 200units/dose 

nasal spray 14 dose SC 

Calcium Carbonate Tabs Eff 1.25g 19 SC 

Calcium Carbonate Tabs Eff 1.25g 20 SC 

Calcium Gluconate Tabs Eff 1g 28 SC 

CalGel Teething Gel 10g SC 

Calmurid Cream 100g SC 

Calmurid Cream (Pump) 500g SC 

Calmurid HC Cream 100g SC 

Calmurid HC Cream 30g SC 

Calogen Emulsion 500ml SC 

Calogen Emulsion 250ml SC 

Caloreen Powder 500g SC 

Candestartan Tablets 16mg 28 (4x7) CP 



Size Type 

Candestartan Tablets 2mg 7 CP 


Candestartan Tablets 4mg 7 CP 



Canesten AF Cream 1% 15g SC 

Canesten AF Powder 1% 30g SC 

Canesten Cream 1% 50g SC 

Canesten Cream 1% 20g SC 

Canesten Cream 1% (PI) 30g SC 

Canesten Dermatalogical Spray 1% 40ml SC 

Canesten HC Cream 30g SC 

Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream 1% 15g SC 

Canesten Powder 1% 30g SC 

Canesten Solution 1% 20ml SC 

Canesten Thrush Cream 2% 20g SC 

Canesten Vaginal Tabs 100mg 6 SC 

Canesten Vaginal Tabs 200mg 3 SC 

Canesten VC Cream 10% 5g SC 

Capasal Therapeutic Shampoo 250ml SC 

Capozide LS Tabs 12.5mg/25mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Capozide Tabs 50mg/25mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Caprilon Formula Powder 420g SC 

Caprin Tabs g/r 75mg 28 CP 

Caprin Tabs g/r 75mg 56 (2x28) CP 

Capsaicin 0.025% cream 45g SC 

Capsaicin 0.075% cream 45g SC 

Captopril Tabs 25mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Captopril Tabs 50mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Carace 10 Plus Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Carace 20 Plus Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Carace Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Carbaryl Liquid 1% (Aqueous) 50ml SC 

Carbaryl Lotion 0.5% (Alcoholic) 50ml SC 

Carbergoline Tabs 500mcg 8 SC 

Carbo-dome Cream 10% 100g SC 

Cardicor Tabs 1.25mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Cardicor Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Cardicor Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 


Cardura Tabs 1mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Cardura Tabs 2mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Cardura XL Tabs 4mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Cardura XL Tabs 8mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Carmellose Gelatin Paste 100g SC 

Carmellose Gelatin Paste 30g SC 

Carobel Instant Carobel Powder 135g SC 

Carvedilol Tabs 12.5mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Carvedilol Tabs 25mg 28 (4x7) CP 



Carylderm Liquid 1% 50ml SC 

Carylderm Lotion 0.5% 50ml SC 

Casilan 90 Powder 250g SC 

Casodex Tabs 150mg 28 (2x14) CP 


Size Type 

Casodex Tabs 50mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Ceanel Concentrate 150ml SC 

Ceanel Concentrate 500ml SC 

Celectol Tabs 200mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Celectol Tabs 400mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Celiprolol Tabs 200mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Celiprolol Tabs 400mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Cerazette Contaceptive Tablets 75mcg 84 (3x28) CP 

Cetavlex Cream 0.5% 50g SC 

Cetraben Bath Oil 500ml SC 

Cetraben Emollient Cream 500g (pump) SC 

Cetraben Emollient Cream 50g SC 

Champix Tablets 0.5mg 11 SC 

Champix Tablets 1mg 14 SC 

Champix Titration Pack (0.5mg x 11, 

1mg x 14) 25 SC 

Chemydur 60XL Tabs 60mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Chlorhexidine Dental Gel 1% 50g SC 

Chlorhexidine Oral Spray 0.2% 60ml SC 

Choline Salicylate Dental Gel (sugar free) 15g SC 

Cicatrin Cream 15g SC 

Cicatrin Cream 30g SC 

Cicatrin Powder 15g SC 

Cicatrin Powder 50g SC 

Ciclosporin Oral Solution 100mg/1ml 50ml SC 

Cilazapril 1mg Tabs 28 (4x7) CP 

Cilazapril 2.5mg Tabs 28 (4x7) CP 

Cilazapril 500mcg Tabs 28 (4x7) CP 

Cilazapril 5mg Tabs 28 (4x7) CP 

Cilest Tabs 126 (6x21) CP 

Cilest Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Cimetidine Tabs 800mg 30 (2x15) CP 

Cipramil Oral Drops 40mg/ml S/F 15ml SC 

Cipramil Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Citalopram 40mg/ml oral solution s/f 15ml SC 

Citalopram Tablets 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Clarithromycin m/r Tabs 500mg 7 CP 

Clarithromycin m/r Tabs 500mg 14 CP 

Clarithromycin Tabs 250mg 14 (2x7) CP 



Climagest Tabs 1mg 28 SC 

Climagest Tabs 2mg 28 SC 

Climaval Tabs 1mg 28 CP 

Climaval Tabs 1mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Climaval Tabs 2mg 28 CP 

Climaval Tabs 2mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Climesse Tabs 28 CP 

Climesse Tabs 84 (3x28) CP 

Clindamycin Cream 2% 40g SC 

Clindamycin Lotion 1% (Aqueous) 30ml SC 

Clindamycin Lotion 1% (Aqueous) 50ml SC 

Clindamycin Topical Solution 1% (Alcoholic) 30ml SC 

Clindamycin Topical Solution 1% (Alcoholic) 50ml SC 

Clinitar Cream 1% 100g SC


Size Type 

Clinitar Shampoo 2% 100g SC 

Clinutren 1.5 Fibre Liquid multipack 200ml SC 

Clinutren 1.5 Liquid multipack 200ml SC 

Clinutren Dessert Multipack 125g (pot) SC 

Clinutren Fruit Liquid 200ml SC 

Clinutren Fruit Nutritional Supplement 200ml SC 

Clinutren ISO Sip Feed multipack 200ml SC 

Clinutren Plus 450g SC 

Clioquinol 3%/Hydrocortisone 1% Cream 30g SC 

Clioquinol 3%/Hydrocortisone 1% Ointment 30g SC 

Clioquinol/Betamethasone Valerate 

Cream 3%/0.1% 30g SC 

Clioquinol/Betamethasone Valerate 

Ointment 3%/0.1% 30g SC 

Clobetasol 0.05% scalp application 100ml SC 

Clobetasol 0.05% scalp application 30ml SC 

Clobetasol Cream 0.05% 100g SC 

Clobetasol Cream 0.05% 30g SC 

Clobetasol Ointment 0.05% 100g SC 

Clobetasol Ointment 0.05% 30g SC 

Clobetasone Cream 0.05% 100g SC 

Clobetasone Cream 0.05% 30g SC 

Clobetasone Ointment 0.05% 100g SC 

Clobetasone Ointment 0.05% 30g SC 

Clomipramine Caps 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Clopidogrel Tablets 75mg 28 CP 

Clopixol Tabs 2mg 100 SC 

Clotrimazole & Betameth Diprop 

Cream 1%/0.064% 30g SC 

Clotrimazole & Hydrocortisone 

Cream 1%/1% 30g SC 

Clotrimazole Cream 1% 20g SC 




Clotrimazole Pessaries 100mg 6 SC 

Clotrimazole Pessaries 200mg 3 SC 

Coal Tar Prepared 1% Lotion 100ml SC 

Coal Tar Prepared 1% Lotion 250ml SC 

Co-Amilofruse Tabs 10/80 28 (2x14) CP 

Co-Amilofruse Tabs 2.5/20 28 (2x14) CP 

Co-Amilofruse Tabs 2.5/20 56 (4x14) CP 



Co-Amilozide Tabs 2.5/25 28 (2x14) CP 

Co-Amoxiclav Duo Suspension 400/57/5ml 35ml SC 

Coaprovel Tabs 150mg/12.5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Coaprovel Tabs 300mg/12.5mg 28( 2x14) CP 

Cocois Ointment With Applicator (Celltech) 100g SC 

Cocois Ointment With Applicator (Celltech) 40g SC 

Co-Cyprindiol Tabs 2mg/35mcg 63 (3x21) CP 

Colief Infant Drops 7ml SC 

Colifoam Aerosol Enema 10% 20.8g SC 

Colomycin Powder for Syrup 250,000u/5ml 80ml SC 

Compound W 6.5ml SC 

Condyline Solution 3.5ml SC 

Conj Oestro Tabs 1.25mg 84 (3x28) CP 


Size Type 

Conj Oestro Tabs 625mcg 84 (3x28) CP 

Conotrane Cream Tube 100g SC 

Co-Prenozide m/r Tabs 160/0.25 28 (2x14) CP 

Coracten XL Caps 60mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Coracten XL Caps 30mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Coro-Nitro Pump Spray 1 SC 

Corsodyl Dental Gel 50g SC 

Corsodyl Spray 60ml SC 

Co-Tenidone Tabs 100/25 28 (2x14) CP 

Co-Tenidone Tabs 50/12.5 28 (2x14) CP 

Co-Triamterzide Tabs 50/25 30 (2x15) CP 

Cow & Gate Infasoy powder 450g SC 

Cow & Gate Infasoy powder 900g SC 

Cow & Gate Instant Carobel 135g SC 

Cow & Gate Nutriprem2 Powder 900g SC 

Cow & Gate Pepti Junior 450g SC 

Cozaar Tabs 100mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Cozaar-Comp 100/25 Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Cozaar-Comp 50/12.5 Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Creon Micro Grans 20g SC 

Crestor Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 




Crotamiton Cream 10% 100g SC 

Crotamiton Cream 10% 30g SC 

Crystacide Cream 1% 10g SC 

Crystacide Cream 1% 25g SC 

Cuplex Gel 5g SC 

Curatoderm Ointment 100g SC 



Cutivate Cream 0.05% 15g SC 

Cutivate Cream 0.05% 50g SC 

Cutivate Ointment 0.005% 15g SC 

Cutivate Ointment 0.005% 50g SC 

CX Antiseptic Dusting Powder 15g SC 

Cyclo-Progynova Tabs 1mg 21 CP 

Cyclo-Progynova Tabs 2mg 21 CP 

Cymex Cream 5g SC 

D 

Daktacort Cream 30g SC 

Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream 15g SC 

Daktacort Ointment 30g SC 

Daktarin ACTIV Cream 2% 30g SC 

Daktarin ACTIV Powder 2% 20g SC 

Daktarin ACTIV Cream 2% 15g SC 

Daktarin Cream 15g SC 

Daktarin Cream 30g SC 

Daktarin HC Cream (2%/1%) 30g SC 

Daktarin HC Ointment (2%/1%) 30g SC 

Daktarin Oral Gel 2% 15g SC 

Daktarin Oral Gel 2% 80g SC 

Dalacin Cream 2% with Applicators 40g SC 

Dalacin T Topical Lotion 30ml SC 

Dalacin T Topical Lotion 50ml SC 

Dalacin T Topical Solution 30ml SC 


Size Type 

Dalacin T Topical Solution 50ml SC 

Dalivit Drops 25ml SC 

Danazol Caps 100mg 28 (2x14) CP 

DDAVP Intranasal Solution 100mcg/ml 2.5ml SC 

DDD Medicated Cream 18g SC 

Deep Freeze Cold Gel 2% 100g SC 

Deep Freeze Cold Gel 2% 35g SC 

Deep Relief 5% Gel 100g SC 



Deep Relief 5% Gel 

De-Noltab Tabs 120mg (28 day 

50g SC 

treatment pack) 8 (subpack) SC 

Dentinox Cradle Cap Shampoo 125ml SC 

Dentinox Teething Gel 15g SC 

Derbac-M Liquid 0.5% 200ml SC 

Derbac-M Liquid 0.5% 50ml SC 

Dermacolor Camouflage Crème 25ml SC 

Dermacolor Fixing Powder 60g SC 

Dermalo Bath Emollient 500ml SC 

Dermamist Aerosol 10% 250ml SC 

Dermol 200 Shower Emollient 200ml SC 

Dermol 500 Lotion (Pump) 500ml SC 

Dermol 600 Bath Emollient 600ml SC 

Dermol Cream 100g SC 

Dermol Cream 500g SC 

Dermovate Cream 0.05% 100g SC 

Dermovate Cream 0.05% 30g SC 

Dermovate Ointment 0.05% 100g SC 

Dermovate Ointment 0.05% 30g SC 

Dermovate Scalp Application 0.05% 100ml SC 

Dermovate Scalp Application 0.05% 

Desmopressin Intranasal Solution 

30ml SC 

100mcg/ml 

Desmopressin Nasal Spray 

2.5ml SC 

10 Mcg(50 doses) 

Desmopressin Nasal Spray 

5ml SC 

10 Mcg(60 doses) 6ml SC 

Desmospray 6ml SC 

Desogestrel Tabs 75mcg 84 (3x28) CP 

Dettol Antiseptic Cream 30g SC 

Dettol Antiseptic Wash Spray 100ml SC 

Dialamine Powder 200g SC 

Diamox SR Caps 250mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Dianette Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Diclofenac Sodium Caps 100mg m/r 28 (2x14) CP 

Diclofenac Sodium Caps 75mg m/r 56 (4x14) CP 

Diclofenac Sodium Gel 1% 100g SC 

Diclofenac Sodium Gel 3% 25g SC 

Diclofenac Sodium Patch 1% 5 (subpack) SC 

Diclofenac Topical Solution 1.5% 60ml SC 

Diclomax Retard Caps 100mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Diclomax SR Caps 75mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Didronel PMO (400/1.25) 1 Pack SC 

Dietary Specials G/F W/F White Loaf cut 400g SC 

Dietary Specials G/F White Bread Mix 500g SC 

Dietary Specials G/F White Cake Mix 

Dietary Specials G/F White 

750g SC 

Multigrain Loaf cut 400g SC 

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Size Type 

Diethylamine Salicylate 10 % Cream 50g SC 

Differin Cream 0.1% 45g SC 

Differin Gel 0.1% 45g SC 

Difflam Cream 3% 100g SC 

Difflam Oral Rinse Solution 0.15% 300ml SC 

Difflam Sore Throat Rinse Solution 0.15% 200ml SC 

Difflam Spray Pump 30ml SC 

Diflucan Caps 200mg 7 CP 

Diflucan Caps 50mg 7 CP 

Diflucortolone 0.1% oily cream 30g SC 

Diflucortolone 0.3% oily cream 15g SC 

Digoxin Paed Elixir/Oral Solution 60ml SC 

Diltiazem 200mg Caps (m/r) 28 (2x14) CP 

Diltiazem XL Caps 360mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Dimeticone 22%/Benzalkonium 

chloride 0.1% Cream 100g SC 

Dimeticone Lotion 4% 150ml SC 

Dimeticone Lotion 4% 50ml SC 

Dimetriose Caps 2.5mg 8 CP 

Dioderm Cream 0.1% 30g SC 

Diovan Caps 160mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Diovan Caps 40mg 7 CP 

Diovan Caps 80mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Diprobase Cream 50g SC 

Diprobase Cream (Dispenser) 500g SC 

Diprobase Ointment 50g SC 

Diprobath Emollient 500ml SC 

Diprosalic Ointment 100g SC 

Diprosalic Ointment 30g SC 

Diprosalic Scalp Application 100ml SC 

Diprosone Cream 0.05% 100g SC 

Diprosone Cream 0.05% 30g SC 

Diprosone Lotion 0.05% (Scalp Application) 100ml SC 

Diprosone Lotion 0.05% (Scalp Application) 30ml SC 

Diprosone Ointment 0.05% 100g SC 

Diprosone Ointment 0.05% 30g SC 

Dipyridamole Capsules 200mg (m/r) 60 SC 

Dithrocream Cream 0.1% 50g SC 



Dithrocream Cream 2% 50g SC 

Dithrocream HP Cream 1% 50g SC 

Diurexan Tabs 20mg 140 (10x14) CP 

Docusate Sodium 0.5% Ear Drops 10ml SC 

Donepezil 10mg Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Donepezil 5mg Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Dostinex Tabs 0.5mg 8 SC 

Dosulepin Tabs 75mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Doublebase Gel 500g SC 

Doublebase Gel 100g SC 

Dovobet Ointment 120g SC 

Dovobet Ointment 60g SC 

Dovonex Cream 120g SC 

Dovonex Cream 60g SC 

Dovonex Ointment 120g SC 

Dovonex Ointment 60g SC 

Dovonex Scalp Solution 120ml SC 

Dovonex Scalp Solution 60ml SC 

Doxazosin Tabs 1mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Size Type 



Doxazosin Tabs 4mg M/R 28 (4x7) CP 

Doxazosin Tabs 8mg M/R 28 (4x7) CP 

Doxycycline Caps 50mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Doxylar Caps 50mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Dozic Liquid 1mg/1ml 100ml SC 

Drapolene Cream 100g SC 

Driclor Solution 60ml SC 

Driclor Solution 20ml SC 

Duac Once Daily Gel 1%/5% 25g SC 

Duac Once Daily Gel 1%/5% 50g SC 

Duobar Bar 45g SC 

Duocal MCT Powder 400g SC 

Duocal Super Soluble Powder 400g SC 

Duofilm 15ml SC 

Dyazide Tabs 30 (2x15) CP 

E 

E45 Bath Oil 250ml SC 

E45 Bath Oil 500ml SC 

E45 Cream 50g SC 

E45 Cream (Pump Dispenser) 500g SC 

E45 Itch Relief Cream 100g SC 

E45 Itch Relief Cream 50g SC 

E45 Junior foaming bath milk 500ml SC 

E45 Junior Moisturising Cream 75ml SC 

E45 Junior Moisturising Mousse 150ml SC 

E45 Junior Shower Mousse 150ml SC 

E45 Lotion 200ml SC 

E45 Lotion 500ml SC 

E45 Shower Cream Emollient 200ml SC 

E45 Sunblock Spf 25 150ml SC 

E45 Sunblock Spf 50 150ml SC 

E45 Wash Cream Emollient 250ml SC 

Ebixa Oral Drops 10mg/1g 100g SC 

Ebixa Oral Drops 10mg/1g 50g SC 

Econacort Cream 30g SC 

Econazole 1%/Hydrocortisone 1% cream 30g SC 

Ecopace Tabs 12.5mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Ecopace Tabs 25mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Ecopace Tabs 50mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Ecostatin Cream 1% 15g SC 

Ecostatin Cream 1% 30g SC 

Ecostatin Pessaries 150mg 3 SC 

Ecostatin Twin Pack 1 Pack SC 

Efcortelan Cream 0.5% 30g SC 

Efcortelan Cream 1% 30g SC 

Efcortelan Ointment 0.5% 30g SC 

Efcortelan Ointment 1% 30g SC 

Efcortelan Ointment 2.5% 30g SC 

Efexor Tabs 37.5mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Efexor Tabs 75mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Efexor XL Caps 150mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Efexor XL Caps 75mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Effercitrate Tabs 12 SC 

Eflornithine Monohydrate Chloride 

Cream 11.5% 30g SC 

Efudix Cream 5% 20g SC 

Efudix Cream 5% 40g SC 


Size Type 

Elantan LA 25 Caps 25mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Elantan LA 50 Caps 50mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Elemental 028 Extra Liquid 250ml SC 

Elemental 028 Extra Powder Sachet 100g 1 Sachet SC 

Elidel Cream 1% 100g SC 



Elleste Duet 1mg 28 SC 

Elleste Duet 2mg 28 SC 

Elleste Duet Conti Tabs 84 (3x28) CP 

Elleste Solo 1mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Elleste Solo 2mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Elocon Cream 0.1% 100g SC 

Elocon Cream 0.1% 30g SC 

Elocon Ointment 0.1% 100g SC 

Elocon Ointment 0.1% 30g SC 

Elocon Scalp Lotion 0.1% 30ml SC 

Eludril Mouthwash 90ml SC 

Eludril Spray 55ml SC 

Emcor LS Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Emcor Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Emla Cream 5% 5g SC 

Emsogen Powder Sachet 100g 1 Sachet SC 

Emulsiderm Emollient 1000ml SC 

Emulsiderm Emollient 300ml SC 

Enalapril Maleate Tabs 10mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Enalapril Maleate Tabs 2.5mg 28 (4x7) CP 



Endekay Fluodrops Paed Drops 0.37% 60ml SC 

Ener-G Dinner Rolls 280g SC 

Ener-G Rice Bread Brown 474g SC 

Ener-G Rice Bread White 456g SC 

Ener-G Rice Loaf 612g SC 

Ener-G Rice Pasta Lasagne 454g SC 

Ener-G Seattle Brown Hamburger Rolls 476g SC 

Enfamil AR Milk Fortified Powder 400g SC 

Enfamil Lactofree Infant Formula 400g SC 

Enlive Plus G/F Liquid Nutritional 

Supplement (8 Flavours) 220ml SC 

Enrich Plus Liquid Feed 200ml (Tetrapak) SC 

Ensure Liquid Feed 250ml (Can) SC 

Ensure Plus Liquid Feed 220ml (Tetrapak) SC 

Ensure Plus Liquid Feed 1000ml (Bottle) SC 


Ensure Plus Liquid Feed 250ml (Can) SC 


Ensure Plus Yoghurt Style Liquid Feed 220ml SC 

Entera Fibre Plus Liquid 200ml SC 

Entera Fibre Plus Liquid (neutral) 1000ml SC 



Entera Liquid 200ml SC 

Entera Liquid (neutral) 1000ml SC 



Entocort CR Caps 3mg 100 SC 

Epaderm Emollient 500g SC 

Epaderm Emulsifying Ointment 125g SC


Size Type 

Eprosartan 300mg Tabs 28 (2x14) SC 



Eryacne 4 Gel 4% 30g SC 

Erythromycin & Zinc Acetate Lotion 30ml SC 

Erythromycin & Zinc Acetate Lotion 90ml SC 

Erythromycin 2%/Isotretioin 0.05% Gel 30g SC 

Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate Tablets 500mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Erythromycin Solution 2% 50ml SC 

Erythroped A Tabs 500mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Esomeprazole Tablets 40mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Estracombi TTS Patches 8 SC 

Estracombi TTS Patches 24 SC 

Estradiol implant 25mg 1 SC 

Estradiol implant 50mg 1 SC 

Eucardic 12.5 Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Eucardic 25 Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 



Eucerin Extreme Dry Skin Cream with 

Urea/Cream 10% 150ml SC 

Eucerin Extreme Dry Skin Cream with 

Urea/Cream 10% 50ml SC 

Eumovate Cream 0.05% 100g SC 

Eumovate Cream 0.05% 30g SC 

Eumovate Eczema & Dermatitis 

Cream 0.05% 15g SC 

Eumovate Ointment 0.05% 100g SC 

Eumovate Ointment 0.05% 30g SC 

Eurax Cream 10% 100g SC 

Eurax Cream 10% 30g SC 

Eurax HC Cream 15g SC 

Eurax Hydrocortisone Cream 30g SC 

Evista Tabs 60mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Evista Tabs 60mg 84 (6x14) CP 

Evorel Pak (8 patches/12 Tabs) 1 Pack SC 

Evorel Sequi 8 SC 

Exelderm Cream 30g SC 

Exelon Caps 1.5mg 28 (2x14) CP 


Exelon Caps 3mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Exelon Caps 3mg 56 (4x14) CP 



Exelon Caps 6 mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Exelon Caps 6 mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Exelon Oral Solution 2mg/1ml 120ml SC 

Exorex Lotion 250ml SC 

Exorex Lotion 100ml SC 

F 

Famciclovir Tabs 750mg 7 CP 

Famvir Tabs 750mg 7 CP 

Farley’s Soya Formula 900g SC 

Felbinac Foam Aerosol 3.17% 100g SC 

Felbinac Gel 100g SC 

Felbinac Gel 30g SC 

Feldene Gel 112g SC 

Feldene Gel 60g SC 

Feldene Gel PI 50g SC 


Size Type 

Feldene P Gel 0.5% 30g SC 

Felodipine Tabs 10mg m/r 28 (4x7) CP 

Felodipine Tabs 2.5mg m/r 28 (4x7) CP 

Felodipine Tabs 5mg m/r 28 (4x7) CP 

Felogen XL Tabs 10mg F/C 28 (2x14) CP 

Felogen XL Tabs 5mg F/C 28 (2x14) CP 

Femapak 40 (8 patches/14 Tabs) 1 Pack SC 

Femapak 80 (8 patches/14 Tabs) 1 Pack SC 

Femara Tabs 2.5mg 14 CP 

Femara Tabs 2.5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Femodene Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Femodene-ED Tabs 84 (3x28) CP 

Femodette Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Femoston 1/10 Tabs 28 SC 

Femoston 2/10 Tabs 28 SC 

Femoston Conti Tabs 1mg/5mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Femseven Sequi Transdermal Patches 

(One Month Pack) 4 SC 

Femseven Sequi Transdermal Patches 

(Three Month Pack) 12 SC 

Femtab Sequi Tabs 28 (subpack) SC 

Femtab Tabs 1mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Femtab Tabs 2mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Femulen Tabs 84 (3x28) CP 

Fenbid Forte Gel 10% 100g SC 

Fenbid Forte Gel 10% 30g SC 

Fenbid Gel 5% 100g SC 



Fenbufen Caps 300mg 84 (4x21) CP 

Fenbufen Tabs 300mg 84 (4x21) CP 

Fenbufen Tabs 450mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Fenofibrate Caps 200mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Fenofibrate Caps 267mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Fenofibrate Tabs 160mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Ferrous Fumarate Tabs 322mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Ferrous Sulphate Tabs 200mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Fersaday Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Finasteride Tablets 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Flamazine Cream 1% 20g SC 




Fleet Phospho-Soda Oral Solution 90ml SC 

Fletchers Enemas Formula B long tube 128ml SC 

Fletchers Enemas Formula B standard tube 128ml SC 

Flexitol Heel Balm 112g SC 

Flexitol Heel Balm 56g SC 

Flixonase Nasule Drops SD Unit 7 (subpack) SC 

Flixotide Diskhaler with Disks 100mcg 1 Pack SC 




Fluconazole Caps 200mg 7 CP 

Fluconazole Caps 50mg 7 CP 

Fluconazole Oral Susp 200mg/5ml 35ml SC 

Fluconazole Oral Susp 50mg/5ml 35ml SC 

Flunisolide Nasal Spray 25mcg/0.1ml 24ml SC 

Fluocinolone 0.025% Cream 100g SC 


Size Type 

Fluocinolone 0.025% Cream 30g SC 

Fluocinolone 0.025% Gel 30g SC 

Fluocinolone 0.025% Ointment 100g SC 

Fluocinolone 0.025% Ointment 30g SC 

Fluorigard Gel-Kam Gel 0.4% 100ml SC 

Fluorouracil 5% Cream 20g SC 

Fluoxetine Oral Solution 70ml SC 

Flutamide Tabs 250mg 84 (4x21) CP 

Fluticasone Cream 0.05% 15g SC 

Fluticasone Cream 0.05% 50g SC 

Fluticasone Disk/Diskhaler 100mcg 15 SC 




Fluticasone Ointment 0.005% 15g SC 

Fluticasone Ointment 0.005% 50g SC 

Fluvastatin Caps 20mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Fluvastatin Caps 40mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Foradil Caps 12mcg with Inhaler 60 SC 

Formoterol Caps 12mcg with Inhaler 60 SC 

Fortifresh GF Liquid 200ml SC 

Fortijuce Liquid 200ml SC 

Fortimel Liquid 200ml SC 

Fortini Liquid 200ml SC 

Fortini Multifibre Liquid 200ml SC 

Fortisip Bottle 200ml SC 

Fortisip Multi-fibre 200ml SC 

Fortisip Protein 200ml SC 

Fortisip Protein Starter Pack 1 Pack SC 

Fosamax Once Weekly Tabs 4 SC 

Fosamax Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Fosamax Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Fosavance Tabs 4 SC 

Fosinopril Sodium Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Fosinopril Sodium Tabs 20mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Frador Mouth Ulcer Tincture 3.5ml SC 

Frebini Energy Drink 200ml SC 

Frebini Energy Fibre Liquid 200ml SC 

Frebini Energy Fibre Liquid 500ml SC 

Frebini Energy Liquid 500ml SC 

Frebini liquid original 500ml SC 

Fresubin 1000 Complete 1000ml Easy bag SC 

Fresubin 1200 Complete 1500ml Easy bag SC 

Fresubin Energy Fibre 1000ml Easy bag SC 


Fresubin Energy Fibre 200ml Tetrabrick SC 


Fresubin Energy Liquid 500ml Easy bag SC 



Fresubin Energy Liquid 200ml Tetrabrick SC 

Fresubin Energy Liquid 500ml Bottle SC 

Fresubin HP Energy 1000ml Easy bag SC 

Fresubin HP Energy 500ml Easy bag SC 

Fresubin HP Energy 500ml Bottle SC 

Fresubin Original Fibre Liquid 1000ml Easy bag SC 


Fresubin Original Fibre Liquid 500ml Bottle SC 


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Size Type 

Fresubin Original Liquid 1000ml Easy bag SC 


Fresubin Original Liquid 200ml Tetrabrick SC 

Fresubin Original Liquid 500ml Bottle SC 


Fresubin Protein Energy 200ml Tetrabrick SC 

Frumil LS Tabs 2.5mg/20mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Frumil LS Tabs 2.5mg/20mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Frumil Tabs 5mg/40mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Frumil Tabs 5mg/40mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Frusene Tabs 40mg/50mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Fucibet Cream 2% 30g SC 

Fucibet Cream 2% 60g SC 

Fucidin Cream 2% 15g SC 

Fucidin Cream 2% 30g SC 

Fucidin H Cream 30g SC 

Fucidin H Cream 60g SC 

Fucidin H Ointment 30g SC 

Fucidin H Ointment 60g SC 

Fucidin Ointment 2% 15g SC 

Fucidin Ointment 2% 30g SC 

Fucidin Suspension 250mg/5ml 50ml SC 

Full Marks Liquid 0.5% 200ml SC 

Full Marks Liquid 0.5% 50ml SC 

Full Marks Lotion 0.2% 200ml SC 

Full Marks Lotion 0.2% 50ml SC 

Full Marks Mousse 0.5% 150g SC 

Full Marks Mousse 0.5% 50g SC 

Furosemide Tabs 40mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Fusidic Acid & Betamethasone 

Valerate cream 2%/0.1% 30g SC 

Fusidic Acid & Betamethasone 

Valerate cream 2%/0.1% 60g SC 

Fusidic Acid & Hydrocortisone 

Acetate cream 2%/1% 30g SC 

Fusidic Acid & Hydrocortisone 60g SC 

Acetate cream 2%/1% 

Fusidic Acid 2% cream 15g SC 

Fusidic Acid 2% cream 30g SC 

G 

Galactomin 17 Powder 400g SC 

Galactomin 19 Powder 400g SC 

Galantamine Caps 16mg (m/r) 28 (4x7) CP 



Galantamine Liquid 20mg/5ml S/F 100ml SC 

Galantamine Tabs 12mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Galantamine Tabs 8mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Galenamox Suspension 125mg/5ml 100ml SC 

Galenamox Suspension 250mg/5ml 100ml SC 

Galenphol Linctus Paed 2mg/5ml 90ml SC 

Galphol Linctus Paed 2mg/5ml 90ml SC 

Gastrocote Liquid 500ml SC 

Gemfibrozil Tabs 600mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Generaid Plus Powder 400g SC 

Generaid Powder 200g SC 

Germolene Antiseptic Cream 30g SC 

Germolene Antiseptic Cream 55g SC 

Germoloids Cream 25g SC 



Size Type 

Germoloids Duo pack (12 Suppos/ 

Tube 15ml Ointment) 1 Pack SC 

Germoloids HC Spray 30ml SC 

Germoloids Ointment 25ml SC 

Germoloids Ointment 55ml SC 

Glandosane Saliva Spray 50ml SC 

Glibenclamide Tabs 2.5mg 28 CP 

Glibenclamide Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

GlucoGel Gel 40% 80g SC 

GlucoGel Triple Dose Pack 3 x 25g tubes 25g SC 

Glutafin Biscuits (Digestive) 150g SC 

Glutafin Biscuits (Plain) 200g SC 

Glutafin Biscuits (Savoury) 125g SC 

Glutafin Biscuits (Sweet) 150g SC 

Glutafin Biscuits (Tea) 150g SC 

Glutafin Fresh Loaf (White) Cut 400g SC 

Glutafin GF Bread:Pizza Bases 220g (2x110g) SC 

Glutafin GF Crackers 200g SC 

Glutafin GF Crispbread 250g SC 

Glutafin GF Mixes: Bread Mix 500g SC 

Glutafin GF Mixes: White Mix (Flour) 500g SC 

Glutafin GF Pasta Lasangne 250g SC 

Glutafin GF Pasta:Shells 500g SC 

Glutafin GF Pasta:Spaghetti 500g SC 

Glutafin GF wheat free Mixes: Cake Mix 500g SC 

Glutafin GF wheat free Mixes: Pastry Mix 500g SC 

Glutafin Select GF Bread: Rolls 

Fibre Part-baked 280g (4x70g) SC 

Glutano GF/Wheat Free Bread: 

Baguette Par-Baked 200g SC 


Rolls Par-baked 200g SC 


Wholemeal (Sliced) 500g SC 

Glutano GF/Wheat Free Crackers 150g SC 

Glutano GF/Wheat Free Flour Mix 750g SC 

Glutano GF/Wheat Free Pasta: Spirals 250g SC 

Glutano GF/Wheat Free Short Cake Ring 125g SC 

Glutaraldehyde 10% solution 10ml SC 

Glutarol Solution 10ml SC 

Glyceryl Trinitrate Ointment 0.4% 30g SC 

Glyceryl Trinitrate Ointment 2% 60g SC 

Glyceryl Trinitrate Sublingual Spray 

400mcg/actuation 180 dose SC 

Glyceryl Trinitrate Sublingual Spray 

400mcg/actuation 200 dose SC 

Glyceryl Trinitrate Tabs 300mcg 100 SC 



Gopten Caps 0.5mg 14 (2x7) CP 

Gopten Caps 1mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Gopten Caps 2mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Graneodin Ointment 25g SC 

Gyno-Daktarin Combipack 1 Pack SC 

Gyno-Daktarin Cream 78g SC 

Gyno-Pevaryl Cream 1% 15g SC 

Gyno-Pevaryl Cream 1% 30g SC 

Gyno-Pevaryl Pessaries 150mg 3 SC 


H 

Size Type 

Haelan Cream 0.0125% 60g SC 

Haelan Ointment 0.0125% 60g SC 

Haldol Liquid Oral 2mg/ml 100ml SC 

Half Inderal LA Caps 80mg 28 (2 x 14) CP 

Half Securon SR Tabs 28 (2 x 14) CP 

Hedrin Lotion 4% 150ml SC 

Hedrin Lotion 4% 50ml SC 

Hemocane Cream 25g SC 

Heparinoid Cream 0.3% 50g SC 

Heparinoid Gel 3% 50g SC 

Herpid Solution 5% with Brush 5ml SC 

Hexopal Forte Tabs 750mg 112 (4x28) CP 

Hibitane Obstetric Cream 250ml SC 

Hirudoid Cream 0.3% 50g SC 

Hirudoid Gel 0.3% 50g SC 

Hormonin Tabs 

Hydrochlorothiazide & Quinapril 

84 (3x28) CP 

Tabs (12.5mg/10mg) 

Hydrochlorothiaziede 12.5mg/Quinapril 

28 (4x7) CP 

10mg Tabs 

Hydrocortisone & Miconazole 

28 (4x7) CP 

Cream 1%/2% 


15g SC 

Cream 1%/2% 


30g SC 

Ointment 1%/2% 30g SC 

Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream 0.1% 100g SC 

Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream 0.1% 30g SC 

Hydrocortisone Butyrate Lipocream 0.1% 100g SC 

Hydrocortisone Butyrate Lipocream 0.1% 30g SC 

Hydrocortisone Butyrate Ointment 0.1% 100g SC 

Hydrocortisone Butyrate Ointment 0.1% 30g SC 

Hydrocortisone Butyrate Scalp Lotion 0.1% 100ml SC 

Hydrocortisone Cream 0.1% 15g SC 




Hydrocortisone Cream 1% 30g SC 




Hydrocortisone Ointment 0.5% 15g SC 


Hydrocortisone Ointment 1% 50g SC 





Hydrogen Peroxide Cream 1% 10g SC 

Hydrogen Peroxide Cream 1% 25g SC 

Hydromol Cream 100g SC 

Hydromol Cream 50g SC 

Hydromol Cream (Pump Dispenser) 500g SC 

Hydromol Emollient 500ml SC 



Hydromol Ointment 125g SC 

Hydromol Ointment 500g SC


Size Type 

Hypolar Retard 20 Tabs 20mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Hypolar XL 30 Tabs 30mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Hytrin BPH Starter Pack 1 Pack SC 

Hytrin Starter Pack 1 Pack SC 

Hytrin Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 



I 

IbuGel Forte Gel 10% 100g SC 

IbuGel Gel 5% 100g SC 

Ibuleve Gel 5% 30g SC 

Ibuleve Gel 5% 50g SC 

Ibuleve Maximum Strength Gel 50g SC 

Ibuleve Maximum Strength Gel 30g SC 

Ibuleve Mousse 5% 75g SC 

Ibuleve Pump Spray 5% 35ml SC 

Ibuleve Sports Gel 5% 30g SC 

Ibumousse Mousse 5% 125g SC 

Ibuprofen Cream 5% 100g SC 

Ibuprofen Cream 5% 30g SC 

Ibuprofen Gel 5% 30g SC 



Ibuprofen Tabs 800mg (m/r) 56 (4x14) CP 

Ibuspray Spray 5% 100ml SC 

Ikorel Tabs 10mg 10 (subpack) SC 

Ikorel Tabs 20mg 10 (subpack) SC 

Imdur Tabs 60mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Imigran Nasal Spray 10 mg 1 spray (subpack) SC 

Imigran Nasal Spray 20 mg 1 spray (subpack) SC 

Imigran Subject Cartridge Syringe 

Refill Pack 2 SC 

Imigran Subject Cartridge Syringe 

with Pen Injector 2 SC 

Inderal LA Caps 160mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Indivina Tabs 1mg/2.5mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Indivina Tabs 1mg/5mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Indivina Tabs 2mg/5mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Infacol Susp 40mg/ml 50ml SC 

Infasoy Soya Food 450g SC 

Infasoy Soya Food 900g SC 

Infatrini GF Infant Feed 100ml SC 

Infatrini GF Infant Feed 200ml SC 

Innovace Tabs 10mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Innovace Tabs 2.5mg 28 (4x7) CP 



Innozide Tabs 28 (4x7) CP 

Intal Spincaps 20mg 56 SC 

Irbesartan 150mg Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Irbesartan 150mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 

12.5mg Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 


Irbesartan 300mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 

12.5mg Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 


Irriclens Aerosol 240ml SC 

Isib 60 XL Tabs 60mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Isodur 25 XL Caps 25mg 28 (2x14) CP 


Size Type 

Isodur 50 XL Caps 50mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Isomil Soya Protein Infant Formula Powder 400g SC 

Isopropyl Myristate 15%/Liquid Paraffin 

15% Gel 100g SC 

Isopropyl Myristate 15%/Liquid Paraffin 

15% Gel 500g SC 

Isosorbide Mononitrate Caps 25mg (m/r) 28 (2x14) CP 



Isosorbide Mononitrate Tabs 50mg (m/r) 28 (2x14) CP 

Isosorbide Mononitrate Tabs 60mg (m/r) 28 (2x14) CP 

Isosorbide Mononitrate Tabs XL 25mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Isosorbide Mononitrate Tabs XL 50mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Isosource Energy Liquid Feed 1000ml SC 

Isosource Energy Liquid Feed 500ml SC 

Isosource Fibre Liquid Feed 1000ml SC 

Isosource Fibre Liquid Feed 500ml SC 

Isosource Junior Liquid Feed 500ml SC 

Isosource Standard Liquid Feed 1000ml SC 

Isosource Standard Liquid Feed 500ml SC 

Isotard 25 XL Tabs 25mg 28 (2x14) CP 




Isotretinoin 0.05% Gel 30g SC 

Isotrex Gel 30g SC 

Isotrexin Gel 2%/0.05% 30g SC 

Istin Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Istin Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Ivabradine Tabs 5mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Ivabradine Tabs 7.5mg 56 (4x14) CP 

J 

Jevity 1.5KCAL Liquid Feed 1000ml SC 



Jevity Liquid Feed 1000ml SC 



Jevity Plus Liquid Feed 1000ml SC 



Jevity Promote Liquid 1000ml SC 

Juvela (GF) Biscuits: Digestive 150g SC 

Juvela (GF) Biscuits: Savoury 150g SC 

Juvela (GF) Biscuits: Sweet 150g SC 

Juvela (GF) Biscuits: Tea 150g SC 

Juvela (GF) Bread Rolls: Fibre 425g SC 

Juvela (GF) Bread Rolls: Fibre Part Baked 375g SC 

Juvela (GF) Bread Rolls:Part Baked (white) 375g SC 

Juvela (GF) Bread Rolls:Plain (white) 425g SC 

Juvela (GF) Bread: Fibre Loaf (brown) Cut 400g SC 

Juvela (GF) Bread: Fibre Loaf (brown) Uncut 400g SC 

Juvela (GF) Bread: Loaf (white) Cut 400g SC 

Juvela (GF) Bread: Loaf (white) Uncut 400g SC 

Juvela (GF) Crispbread 200g SC 

Juvela (GF) Mix: Fibre 500g SC 

Juvela (GF) Mix: Harvest 500g SC 

Juvela (GF) Mix: White 500g SC 

Juvela (GF) Pasta: Fusilli 500g SC 


Size Type 

Juvela (GF) Pizza Bases 

K 

360g SC 

Kalten Caps 28 (2x14) CP 

Kaolin Poultice BP 200g SC 

Kaolin Poultice BP 500g SC 

Keppra Oral Solution 100mg/1ml 300ml SC 

Keri Therapeutic Lotion 190ml SC 

Keri Therapeutic Lotion 380ml SC 

Keromask Finishing Powder 20g SC 

Keromask Masking Cream 15ml SC 

Ketocid 200 Caps 200mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Ketoconazole Cream 2% 30g SC 

Ketoconazole Shampoo 2% 120ml SC 

Ketoprofen Gel 2.5% 100g SC 



Ketovail Caps 200mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Kindergen Powder 400g SC 

Klaricid Tabs 250mg 14 CP 

Klaricid Tabs 500mg 14 CP 

Klaricid Tabs 500mg 20 (2x10) CP 

Klaricid XL Tabs 500mg 7 CP 

Klaricid XL Tabs 500mg 14 CP 

Kliofem Tabs 28 SC 

Kliovance Tabs 28 SC 

Kloref Effervescent Tabs 50 SC 

K-Y Jelly 42g SC 

K-Y Jelly 

L 

82g SC 

Labetalol Tabs 50mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Lacidipine Tabs 2mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Lacidipine Tabs 4mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Lamictal Tabs 200mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Lamisil AT Cream 1% 7.5g SC 

Lamisil AT Gel 1% 15g SC 

Lamisil AT Pump Spray 15ml SC 

Lamisil Cream 1% 15g SC 

Lamisil Cream 1% 30g SC 

Lamisil Tabs 250mg 14 CP 

Lamisil Tabs 250mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Lamotrigine Tabs 200mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Lanacane Medicated Powder 100g SC 

Lanacane Medicated Powder 175g SC 

Lanacort Cream 15g SC 

Lanacort Ointment 15g SC 

Lanoxin-PG Elixir Paed/Geriatric 60ml SC 

Lansoprazole Caps 15mg g/r 28 (4x7) CP 

Lansoprazole Caps 30mg g/r 28 (4x7) CP 

Lansoprazole Orodispersible Tabs 15mg 28 (4x7) CP 



Lasilactone Caps 28 (2x14) CP 

Latanoprost 50micrograms/ml Eye Drops 2.5ml SC 

Lederfen 450 Tabs 450mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Lederfen Caps 300mg 84 (4x21) CP 

Lederfen Tabs 300mg 84 (4x21) CP 

Leflunomide 10mg Tabs 30 SC 

Leflunomide 20mg Tabs 30 SC 

Lercanidipine 10mg Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

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Size Type 

Lercanidipine 20mg Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Lescol Caps 20mg 28 (4x7) CP 



Letrozole 2.5mg Tabs 14 CP 

Letrozole 2.5mg Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Lidocaine Ointment 5% 15g SC 

Lifestyle (GF) Bread Cut Brown 400g SC 

Lifestyle (GF) Bread Cut White 400g SC 

Lifestyle (GF) Bread Rolls Brown 400g SC 

Lifestyle (GF) Bread Rolls White 400g SC 

Lipantil Micro 200 Caps (200mg) 28 (2x14) CP 

Lipantil Micro 267 Caps (267mg) 28 (2x14) CP 

Lipitor Tabs 10mg 28 (4x7) CP 




Lipobase Cream 50g SC 

Lipostat Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Liquigen Emulsion 250ml SC 

Liquivisc Eye Gel 0.25% 10g SC 

Lisinopril & Hydrochlorothiazide Tabs 

10mg/12.5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Lisinopril & Hydrochlorothiazide Tabs 

20mg/12.5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Lisinopril Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Lisinopril Tabs 2.5mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Livial Tabs 2.5mg 28 CP 

Livial Tabs 2.5mg 84(3x28) CP 

Locasol Powder 400g SC 

Loceryl Cream 20g SC 

Loceryl Nail Lacquer 5ml SC 

Locoid C Cream 30g SC 

Locoid C Ointment 30g SC 

Locoid Cream 0.1% 100g SC 

Locoid Cream 0.1% 30g SC 

Locoid Crelo Topical Emulsion 100g SC 

Locoid Lipocream 100g SC 

Locoid Lipocream 30g SC 

Locoid Ointment 0.1% 100g SC 

Locoid Ointment 0.1% 30g SC 

Locoid Scalp Lotion 0.1% 100ml SC 

Loestrin 20 Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Loestrin 30 Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Lofepramine Hydrochloride Tabs 70mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Logynon Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Logynon-ED Tabs 84 (3x28) CP 

Lopid 600mg Tabs 56 (4x14) CP 

Lopresor SR Tabs 200mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Loprofin (GF) Breakfast Cereal (Hoops) 375g SC 

Loprofin (GF) Crackers 150g SC 

Loprofin (GF) Egg Replacer 500g SC 

Loprofin (GF) Pasta: Lasagne 250g SC 

Loprofin (GF) Pasta: Macaroni Penne 500g SC 

Loprofin (GF) Pasta: Spaghetti (long cut) 500g SC 



Size Type 

Loprofin (GF) PKU Milk Drink (wheat free) 200ml SC 

Loprofin (GF) Rice 500g SC 

Loprofin (GF) Snack Pot 47g SC 

Loprofin (GF) Wafers Cream Filled 100g SC 

Losartan Potassium Tabs 100mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Losec MUPS Tabs Dispersible 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Losec MUPS Tabs Dispersible 20mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Losec MUPS Tabs Dispersible 40mg 7 CP 

Lotriderm Cream 30g SC 

Lustral Tabs 100mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Lustral Tabs 50mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Lyclear Creme Rinse 1% 118ml SC 

Lyclear Creme Rinse 1% 59ml SC 

Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% 30g SC 

Lymecycline 408mg Caps 28 (2x14) CP 

Lymecycline 408mg Caps 56 (4x14) CP 

Lyrinel XL Tabs 10mg 30 SC 

Lyrinel XL Tabs 5mg 30 SC 

M 

Malathion Alcoholic Lotion 0.5% 200ml SC 

Malathion Alcoholic Lotion 0.5% 50ml SC 

Malathion Aqueous Liquid 0.5% 200ml SC 

Malathion Aqueous Liquid 0.5% 50ml SC 

Malathion Shampoo 1% 40g SC 

Manevac Granules 400g SC 

Marvelon Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Maxalt Melt Wafers 10mg 3 SC 

Maxalt Melt Wafers 10mg 6 SC 

Maxijul Liquid 200ml SC 

Maxijul Super Soluble Powder 2.5Kg SC 

Maxijul Super Soluble Powder 200g SC 

Maxijul Super Soluble Powder 25Kg SC 

Maxolon Paediatric Liquid 5mg/5ml 15ml SC 

MCT Peptide 1+ Powder 400g SC 

MCT Peptide Powder 400g SC 

Mebendazole Suspension 100mg/5ml 30ml SC 

Medijel Gel 15g SC 

Mentholatum Deep Heat Spray 150ml SC 

Mercilon Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Mestinon 60mg Tabs 200 SC 

Metabolic Mineral Mix Powder 100g SC 

Metanium Cradle Cap Cream 30g SC 

Metanium Ointment 30g SC 

Meted Shampoo 120ml SC 

Methionine-Free Amino Acid Mix Code 637 500g SC 

Metoprolol Tabs 100mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Metoprolol Tabs 50mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Metosyn Cream 0.05% 100g SC 

Metosyn Cream 0.05% 25g SC 

Metosyn FAPG Cream 0.05% 100g SC 

Metosyn FAPG Cream 0.05% 25g SC 

Metosyn Ointment 0.05% 100g SC 

Metosyn Ointment 0.05% 25g SC 

MetroGel Gel 0.75% 40g SC 

Metronidazole 0.75% Cream 30g SC 

Metronidazole 0.75% Cream 40g SC 

Metronidazole 0.8% Gel 15g SC 


Size Type 



Metrosa Gel 0.75% 30g SC 




Metrotop Gel 15g SC 



Metvix 16% Cream 2g SC 

Micanol Cream 1% 50g SC 

Micanol Cream 3% 50g SC 

Micardis Plus Tabs 40/12.5mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Micardis Plus Tabs 80/12.5mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Micardis Tabs 20mg 28 (4x7) CP 



Miconazole (Nitrate) Cream 2% 30g SC 

Miconazole 1.2g Vaginal Capsules 1 SC 

Miconazole Oral Gel 80g SC 

Miconazole Oral Gel 15g SC 

Microgynon 30 ED 84 (3x28) CP 

Microgynon 30 Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Micronor Tabs 84 (3x28) CP 

Migraleve Complete Tabs 12 SC 



Mildison Lipocream 1% 30g SC 

Milupa Low Protein Drink Powder 400g (tin) SC 

Milupa Prejomin Granules 400g (tin) SC 

Minocin MR Caps 100mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Minocycline Caps 100mg 28 CP 

Minocycline Caps 100mg M/R 56 (4x14) CP 

Minocycline Caps 50mg 56 CP 

Minulet Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Mirtazapine Tabs 30mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Modisal LA 25 Caps 25mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Modisal LA 50 Caps 50mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Modisal XL Tabs 60mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Modrasone Cream 0.05% 50g SC 

Modrasone Ointment 0.05% 50g SC 

Modulen IBD Powder 400g SC 

Moduret 25 Tabs 28 CP 

Moduretic Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Mometasone 200mg Dose Dry 

Powder Inhaler 30 dose SC 







Mometasone Furoate Cream 0.1% 100g SC 

Mometasone Furoate Cream 0.1% 30g SC 

Mometasone Furoate Ointment 0.1% 100g SC 

Mometasone Furoate Ointment 0.1% 30g SC 

Mometasone Furoate Scalp Lotion 0.1% 30ml SC 

Mono-Cedocard 50 Caps 28 (2x14) CP 

Monogen Powder 400g SC


Size Type 

Monomax Caps SR 40mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Monomax Caps SR 60mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Monomax XL Tabs 60mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Montelukast Chewable Tabs 4mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Montelukast Chewable Tabs 5mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Montelukast Tabs 10mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Morhulin Ointment 50g SC 

Motens Tabs 2mg 14 (2x7) CP 




Mouthwash Solution Tabs DF 100 SC 

Movelat Cream 100g SC 

Movelat Gel 100g SC 

Movelat Relief Cream 40g SC 

Movelat Relief Cream 80g SC 

Movelat Relief Gel 40g SC 

Movelat Relief Gel 80g SC 

Moxonidine 300mcg Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Moxonidine 400mcg Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

MSUD AID III (code 636-1) Powder 500g SC 

MSUD Analog Powder 400g SC 

MSUD Maxamaid Powder 500g SC 

MSUD Maxamum Powder 500g SC 

MucoGel Suspension 195mg/220mg/5ml 500ml SC 

Mupirocin Cream 2% 15g SC 

Mupirocin Nasal Ointment 2% 3g SC 

Mupirocin Ointment 2% 15g SC 

Mycil Athlete’s Foot Spray 1% 150ml SC 

Mycil Ointment 25g SC 

Mycil Powder 55g (Puffer Pack) SC 

Mycil Powder 55g (Sprinkler) SC 

Mycota Aerosol Spray 100ml SC 

Mycota Cream 25g SC 

Mycota Powder 70g SC 

N 

Naftidrofuryl Caps 100mg 84 (6x14) CP 

Nalorex Tabs 50mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Napratec 28 SC 

Naseptin Cream 15g SC 

Navispare Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Nebilet Tabs 5mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Nebivolol Tabs 5mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Neltrexone Tabs 50mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Neomycin 0.5%/Betamethasone 

Valerate 0.1% Cream 100g SC 


Valerate 0.1% Cream 30g SC 


Valerate 0.1% Ointment 100g SC 


Valerate 0.1% Ointment 30g SC 

Neomycin 0.5%/Chlorhexidine 

Hydrochloride 0.1% Cream 15g SC 

Neoral Oral Solution 100mg/1ml 50ml SC 

Nepro Liquid Feed 500ml SC 

Nepro Liquid Feed 237ml SC 

Nerisone Cream 0.1% 30g SC 

Nerisone Forte Oily Cream 0.3% 15g SC 


Size Type 

Nerisone Forte Ointment 0.3% 15g SC 

Nerisone Oily Cream 0.1% 30g SC 

Nerisone Ointment 0.1% 30g SC 

NestarGel Powder 125g SC 

Neutrogena Dermatological Cream 

Norweigian Formula 100g/ml SC 

Nexium Tabs 40mg 7 CP 

Nexium Tabs 40mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Niaspan Tabs 1g M/R 56 (4x14) CP 

Niaspan Tabs 500mg M/R 56 (4x14) CP 

Niaspan Tabs 750mg M/R 56 (4x14) CP 

Niaspan Titration Pack (7x375mg, 

7x500mg, 7x750mg) 1 Pack SC 

Nicam Gel 4% 60g SC 

Nicorandil Tabs 10mg 10 (subpack) SC 

Nicorandil Tabs 20mg 10 (subpack) SC 

Nicorette Inhalator & Inhalation Cart 6 SC 

Nicorette Inhalator & Inhalation Cart 42 SC 

Nicotine Inhaler/10mg Cartridge 6 SC 

Nicotine Inhaler/10mg Cartridge 42 SC 

Nifedipine Tabs 60mg (m/r) 28 (2x14) CP 

Nifedipine XL Caps 30mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Nifedipine XL Caps 60mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Niferex Elixir Paed 100mg/5ml 30ml SC 

Nitroglycerin Tabs 300mcg 100 SC 



Nitromin Spray (180 Metered Doses) 1 SC 

Nitromin Spray (200 Metered Doses) 1 SC 

Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 60ml SC 

Nizoral Cream 2% 30g SC 

Nizoral Shampoo 120ml SC 

Nizoral Shampoo 60ml SC 

Nizoral Shampoo PI 100ml SC 

Norethisterone Tabs 1mg 12 (subpack) SC 

Norgeston Tabs 35 CP 

Noriday Tabs 84 (3x28) CP 

Norimin Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Norinyl-1 Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Norprolac Starter Pack (Tabs 25mcg 

x 3, 50mcg x 3) 1 Pack SC 

Novofem Tabs 28 (subpack) SC 

Nupercainal Ointment 1.1% 30g SC 

Nurofen 5% Gel 35g SC 

Nurofen Max Strength Gel 10% 30g SC 

Nu-Seals Tabs 75mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Nutilis GF Powder 225g SC 

Nutramigen 1 Powder 400g SC 

Nutramigen 2 Powder 400g SC 

Nutraplus Cream 10% 100g SC 

Nutrini GF Energy Liquid Feed 200ml SC 

Nutrini GF Energy Liquid Feed 500ml SC 

Nutrini GF Liquid Feed 200ml SC 

Nutrini GF Liquid Feed 500ml SC 

Nutrini GF Multi-fibre Energy Liquid Feed 200ml SC 

Nutrini GF Multi-fibre Energy Liquid Feed 500ml SC 

Nutrini GF Multi-fibre Liquid Feed 200ml SC 

Nutrini GF Multi-fibre Liquid Feed 500ml SC 

Nutrini GF Multi-fibre Low Energy 


Size Type 

Liquid Feed 

Nutrini GF Multi-fibre Low Energy 

200ml SC 

Liquid Feed 500ml SC 

Nutriprem 2 Liquid 200ml SC 

Nutriprem 2 Powder 900g SC 

Nutrison GF (Glass Bottle) Energy 500ml SC 

Nutrison GF (Glass Bottle) Energy Multi Fibre 500ml SC 

Nutrison GF (Glass Bottle) Multi Fibre 500ml SC 

Nutrison GF (Glass Bottle) Soya 500ml SC 

Nutrison GF (Glass Bottle) Standard 500ml SC 

Nutrison GF (Pack) Concentrated 500ml SC 

Nutrison GF (Pack) Energy 1000ml SC 



Nutrison GF (Pack) Energy Multi Fibre 1000ml SC 



Nutrison GF (Pack) MCT Liquid 1000ml SC 

Nutrison GF (Pack) Multi Fibre 1000ml SC 



Nutrison GF (Pack) Soya 1000ml SC 

Nutrison GF (Pack) Standard 1000ml SC 



Nutrison Protein Plus 1000ml SC 

Nutrison Protein Plus Multi Fibre 1000ml SC 

Nuvelle Continuous 84 (3 x 28) CP 

Nuvelle Tabs 28 SC 

NyoGel Eye Gel 0.1% 5ml SC 

Nystaform Cream 30g SC 

Nystaform-HC Cream 30g SC 

Nystaform-HC Ointment 30g SC 

Nystan Cream 100,000 u/g 30g SC 

Nystan Ointment 100,000 u/g 30g SC 

Nystan Pastilles 100,000 u 28 SC 

Nystan Suspension (Ready Mixed) 30ml SC 

Nystan Vaginal Cream with Applicator 60g SC 

Nystatin Cream 100,000 u/g 30g SC 

Nystatin Ointment 100,000 u/g 30g SC 

Nystatin Oral Suspension 30ml SC 

Nystatin Pastilles 100,000 u 28 SC 

Nystatin Vaginal Cream 100,000 u/4g 

O 

60g SC 

Occlusal Wart Treatment Solution 10ml SC 

Oestradiol Implant 25mg 1 SC 

Oestradiol Implant 50mg 1 SC 

OestroGel Gel 0.06% 80g SC 

Oestrogens Conjugated Tabs 1.25mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Oestrogens Conjugated Tabs 625mcg 84 (3x28) CP 

Oilatum Bath Formula 150ml SC 

Oilatum Bath Formula 300ml SC 

Oilatum Cream 1050ml SC 

Oilatum Cream 150g SC 

Oilatum Cream 40g SC 

Oilatum Cream (Pump) 500ml SC 

Oilatum Emollient 250ml SC 

Oilatum Emollient 500ml SC 

Oilatum Gel 150g SC 

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Size Type 

Oilatum Junior Bath Formula 150ml SC 

Oilatum Junior Bath Formula 300ml SC 

Oilatum Junior Cream 1050ml SC 

Oilatum Junior Cream 150g SC 



Oilatum Junior Emollient (Bath Additive) 1000ml SC 





Oilatum Lotion 200ml SC 

Oilatum Plus Emollient 1000ml SC 

Oilatum Plus Emollient 500ml SC 

Oilatum Scalp Treatment Shampoo 100ml SC 

Oilatum Scalp Treatment Shampoo 50ml SC 

Omeprazole Tabs Dispersible 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Omeprazole Tabs Dispersible 20mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Omeprazole Tabs Dispersible 40mg 7 CP 

Omneo Comfort 1 900g SC 

One-Alpha Caps 0.25mcg 30 SC 

One-Alpha Caps 0.50mcg 30 SC 

One-Alpha Caps 1mcg 30 SC 

One-Alpha Drops 2mcg/1ml 10ml SC 

Orabase Paste 100g SC 

Orabase Paste 30g SC 

Orahesive Powder 25g SC 

Oralbalance Dry Mouth Moisturising Liquid 45ml SC 

Oralbalance Dry Mouth Saliva 

Replacement Gel 50g (40ml) SC 

Orelox Paed Oral Susp 40mg/5ml 100ml SC 

Ortho-Creme Cream 2% Pack 70g SC 

Ortho-Gynest Cream 0.01% 80g 80g SC 

Oruvail Capsules 150mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Oruvail Capsules 200mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Oruvail Gel 2.5% 100g SC 

Oruvail Gel 2.5% 30g SC 

Osmolite Isotonic Complete Feed 1 litre SC 

Osmolite Isotonic Complete Feed 1.5 litre SC 

Osmolite Isotonic Complete Feed 250ml SC 

Osmolite Isotonic Complete Feed 500ml SC 

Osmolite Plus Complete Feed 1000ml SC 



Ovestin Cream 0.1% with Applicator 15g SC 

Ovex 100mg/5ml solution 30ml SC 

Ovranette Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Ovysmen Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Oxprenolol Hydrochloride and 

Cyclopenthiazide Tabs 160/0.25 m/r 28 (2x14) SC 

P 

Paediasure Liquid (Bottle) 500ml SC 

Paediasure Liquid (Can) 250ml SC 

Paediasure Liquid (Tetrapak) 200ml SC 

Paediasure Plus Liquid (Bottle) 500ml SC 

Paediasure Plus Liquid (Tetrapak) 200ml SC 

Paediasure Plus With Fibre Liquid 500ml SC 

Paediasure Plus With Fibre Liquid (Tetrapak) 200ml SC 

Paediasure with Fibre Liquid (Bottle) 500ml SC 



Size Type 

Paediasure with Fibre Liquid (Tetrapak) 200ml SC 

Paludrine Tabs 100mg 98 (7x14) CP 

Paludrine/Avloclor Tablets Anti-Malarial 

Travel Pack 16 (subpack) SC 

Pancreatin Grans 100mg (60.36mg) G/R 20g bottle SC 

Pancreatin Powder 300g SC 

Pancrex Grans 300g SC 

Pancrex V Powder 300g SC 

Panoxyl 10 Acne Gel 10% 40g SC 

Panoxyl 5 Acne Gel 5% 40g SC 

Panoxyl 5 Cream 5% 40g SC 

Panoxyl AquaGel 10 Aqueous Gel 10% 40g SC 

Panoxyl AquaGel 2.5 Aqueous Gel 2.5% 40g SC 

Panoxyl AquaGel 5 Aqueous Gel 5% 40g SC 

Panoxyl Wash 10% 150ml SC 

Pariet Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Pariet Tabs 20mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Penciclovir Cream 1% 2g SC 

Pennsaid Topical Solution 1.5% 60ml SC 

Pentrax Shampoo 120ml 120ml SC 

Pepcid Tabs 20mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Pepcid Tabs 40mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Peptamen Junior powder 400g SC 

Peptamen Liquid (Unflavoured) 1000ml SC 



Peptamen Liquid (Vanilla) 200ml 

(subpack) SC 

Pepti Powder 900g SC 

Pepti-Junior 450g SC 

Perative Liquid Feed 1000ml SC 

Perative Liquid Feed 500ml SC 

Percutol Ointment 2% 60g SC 

Perdix Tabs 15mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Perdix Tabs 7.5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Permethrin Cream 5% 30g SC 

Permethrin Cream Rinse 1% 118ml SC 

Permethrin Cream Rinse 1% 59ml SC 

Permethrin Scalp Application 1% 118ml SC 

Permethrin Scalp Application 1% 59ml SC 

Persantin Retard Caps 200mg 60 SC 

Pevaryl Cream 1% 30g SC 

Phenothrin Alcoholic Lotion 0.2% 200ml SC 

Phenothrin Alcoholic Lotion 0.2% 50ml SC 

Phenothrin Aqueous Liquid 0.5% 200ml SC 

Phenothrin Aqueous Liquid 0.5% 50ml SC 

Pholcodeine Linctus Paed 2mg/5ml 90ml SC 

PhorPain Forte Gel 10% 30g SC 

PhorPain Gel 5% 100g SC 



Phosphates Enema (Formula B) 128ml 

Long Tube 128ml SC 

Phosphates Enema (Formula B) 128ml 

Standard Tube 128ml SC 

Phosphate-Sandoz Effervescent Tabs 20 SC 

Physiotens Tabs 200mcg 28 (2x14) CP 




Size Type 

Phytex Paint with brush 25ml 25ml SC 

Pimecrolimus Cream 1% 100g SC 



Pindolol 10mg/Clopamide 5mg Tablets 28 CP 

Pioglitazone (Hydrochloride) Tabs 15mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Piperazine & Senna Powder 

(2 dose dual pack) 2 SC 

Piroxicam Gel 0.5% 112g SC 

Piroxicam Gel 0.5% 60g SC 

Pizotifen Tabs 1.5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

PK Foods Aminex Low Protein Biscuits 200g SC 

PK Foods Aminex Low Protein Cookies 150g SC 

PK Foods Low Protein Crispbread 75g SC 

PK Foods Low Protein Rusks 200g SC 

PK Foods Low Protein White Bread Sliced 550g SC 

Plavix Tabs 75mg 28 CP 

Plendil Tabs 10mg SR 28 (4x7) CP 

Plendil Tabs 2.5mg SR 28 (4x7) CP 

Plendil Tabs 5mg SR 28 (4x7) CP 

Podophyllotoxin 0.15% Cream 5g SC 

Polycal Liquid 200ml SC 

Polycal Powder 400g SC 

Polyfax Ointment 20g SC 

Polyfax Ointment 4g SC 

Polytar AF Liquid 150ml SC 

Polytar AF Liquid (Shampoo) 250ml SC 

Polytar Emollient 500ml SC 

Polytar Liquid (Shampoo) 500ml SC 



Polytar Plus Scalp Cleanser 500ml SC 

Posalfilin Ointment 10g SC 

Potassium Chloride (potassium 6.7mmol) 

Eff Tabs 500mcg 50 SC 

Potassium Chloride/Potassium Bicarbonate 

(600mg/400mg) Eff Tabs 20 SC 

Povidone Iodine Spray 50ml SC 

Povidone-lodine 10% Paint 8ml SC 

Povidone-lodine 4% Shampoo 250ml SC 

Povidone 'K25' Eye Drops 0.4ml Unit Dose 

Preservative Free 20 SC 

PowerGel Gel 100g SC 

PowerGel Gel 50g SC 

Predfoam Foam Aerosol Enema 25g SC 

Pregaday Tabs 28(2x14) CP 

Premarin Tabs 0.625mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Premarin Tabs 1.25mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Premarin Vaginal Cream with Applicator 42.5g SC 

Premarin/Norgestrel Combination Pack 

Tabs 0.625mg 40 SC 

Premarin/Norgestrel Combination Pack 

Tabs 1.25mg 40 SC 

Premique Cycle Tabs 28 SC 

Premique Low Dose Tabs 0.3mg/1.5mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Premique Tabs 84 (3x28) CP 

Prempak-C Tabs 0.625mg 40 (subpack) SC


Size Type 

Prempak-C Tabs 1.25mg 40 (subpack) SC 

Preparation-H Clear Gel 50% 25g SC 

Preparation-H Clear Gel 50% 50g SC 

Preparation-H Ointment 25g SC 

Preparation-H Ointment 50g SC 

Prioderm Lotion 200ml SC 

Prioderm Lotion 50ml SC 

Pripsen Sachets (2 dose dual pack) 1 Pack SC 

Pro-cal Powder 1500g SC 

Pro-cal Powder 25kg SC 

Pro-cal Powder 510g SC 

Procoralan Tabs 5mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Proctofoam HC Foam Aerosol 

with Applicator 21.2g SC 

Proctosedyl Ointment 30g SC 

Proflex Cream 5% 100g SC 

Proflex Pain Relief Cream 5% 30g SC 

Prograf Caps 0.5mg 10 (subpack) SC 

Prograf Caps 1mg 10 (subpack) SC 

Prograf Caps 5mg 10 (subpack) SC 

Proguanil Tabs 100mg 98 (7x14) CP 

Progynova Tabs 1mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Progynova Tabs 2mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Promod Powder 275g SC 

Proscar Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Prosobee Powder 400g SC 

Prosure Liquid 500ml SC 

Prosure Liquid 240ml SC 

Prothiaden Tabs 75mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Protopic Ointment 0.03% 30g SC 




Provide Xtra Liquid Supplement 200ml SC 

Prozac Caps 20mg 30 (2x15) CP 

Prozac Liquid 20mg/5ml 70ml SC 

Psoriderm Bath Emulsion 40% 200ml SC 

Psoriderm Cream 225ml SC 

Psoriderm Scalp Lotion 250ml SC 

Psorin Ointment 100g SC 

Psorin Ointment 50g SC 

Psorin Scalp Gel 50g SC 

Pulmicort Respules Amps 0.5mg/2ml 5 (subpack) SC 

Pulmicort Respules Amps 1mg/2ml 5 (subpack) SC 

Pyralvex Solution with Brush 10ml SC 

Pyridostigmine bromide 60mg Tabs 200 SC 

Q 

Quellada M Cream Shampoo 1% 40g SC 

Quellada M Liquid Aqueous 0.5% 200ml SC 

Quellada M Liquid Aqueous 0.5% 50ml SC 

Quinapril Tabs 10mg 28 (4x7) CP 




Quinine Sulphate Tabs 300mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Quinoderm 5 Cream 5% 50g SC 

Quinoderm Cream 10% 25g SC 

Quinoderm Cream 10% 50g SC 

Quinoderm Face Wash 150ml SC 


R 

Size Type 

Rabeprazole Sodium Tabs 10mg E/C 28 (2x14) CP 

Rabeprazole Sodium Tabs 20mg E/C 28 (2x14) CP 

Radian B Heat Spray Pump 100ml SC 

Ralgex Freeze Spray 125ml SC 

Ralgex Heat Spray 125ml SC 

Raloxifene 60mg Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Raloxifene 60mg Tabs 84 (6x14) CP 

Ramipril Tabs 1.25mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Ramipril Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Ramipril Tabs 2.5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Ramipril Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Ranitidine Tabs 150mg 30 (subpack) SC 

Ranitidine Tabs 300mg 15 (subpack) SC 

Ranitidine Tabs Effervescent 150mg 15 SC 

Ranitidine Tabs Effervescent 300mg 15 SC 

Rapamune Oral Solution 1mg/1ml 60ml SC 

Rectogesic Ointment 0.4% 30g SC 

Reductil Caps 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Reductil Caps 15mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Regranex Gel 0.01% 15g SC 

Reminyl Liquid 4mg/ml S/F 100ml SC 

Reminyl Tabs 12mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Reminyl Tabs 8mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Reminyl XL Caps 16mg 28 (4x7) CP 



Replens MD 35g SC 

Requip Follow On Pack Tabs 147 SC 

Requip Starter Pack Tabs 105 SC 

Resource Benefiber Powder 250g SC 

Resource Dessert Energy 125g SC 

Resource Fruit Flavoured Drink 200ml SC 

Resource Shake Liquid Feed 175ml cartonSC 

Resource Thicken Up Powder 227g SC 

Respontin Nebules Solution 250mcg/1ml 5 (subpack) SC 

Respontin Nebules Solution 500mcg/2ml 5 (subpack) SC 

Retin-A Cream 0.025% 60g SC 

Retin-A Gel 0.01% 60g SC 

Retin-A Gel 0.025% 60g SC 

Rheumatac Retard 75 Tab 28 (2x14) CP 

Rheumatac Retard 75 Tab 56 (4x14) CP 

Rhumalgan XL 100 Caps 100mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Rifinah 150 Tabs 84 (4x21) CP 

Rifinah 300 Tabs 56 (4x14) CP 

Risedronate Sodium Tabs 30mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Risedronate Sodium Tabs 35mg 4 SC 

Risedronate Sodium Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Risperdal Liquid 1mg/1ml 100ml SC 

Risperidone Liquid 1mg/1ml 100ml SC 

Rite Diet GF Bread : Fibre Sliced 400g SC 

Rite Diet GF Bread : Fibre Unsliced 400g SC 

Rite Diet GF Bread : Rolls Fibre 240g SC 

Rite Diet GF Bread : Rolls White 280g SC 

Rite Diet GF Bread : Sliced (White) 400g SC 

Rite Diet GF Bread : Unsliced (White) 400g SC 

Rite Diet Low Protein Baking Mix 500g SC 

Rite Diet Low Protein Flour Mix 400g SC 

Rivastigmine 6mg Capsules 28 (2x14) CP 


Rizatriptan 10mg Oral Lyophilisates 

Size Type 

Sugar Free 

Rizatriptan 10mg Oral Lyophilisates 

3 SC 

Sugar Free 6 SC 

ROC Sante Soleil S/B Cream SPF 25 50ml SC 

Rosuvastatin Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 


Rosuvastatin Tabs 40mg 28 (4X7) CP 


Rozex Cream 0.75% 30g 30g SC 

Rozex Cream 0.75% 40g 40g SC 

Rozex Gel 0.75% 30g 30g SC 

Rozex Gel 0.75% 40g 

S 

40g SC 

Salactol Paint with Applicator 10ml SC 

Salatac Gel with Applicator 8g SC 

Salbutamol Sulphate Tabs 4mg m/r 56 (4x14) CP 

Salbutamol Sulphate Tabs 8mg m/r 56 (4x14) CP 

Salicylic Acid & Lactic Acid Gel 12%/4% 8g SC 

Salicylic Acid & Lactic Acid Gel 11%/4% 5g SC 

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 

Salicylic acid 2%/Betamethasone 

177ml SC 

Dipropionate 0.05% Scalp Application 100ml SC 

Salicylic Acid 26% Solution 


10ml SC 

Dipropionate 0.05% Ointment 


100g SC 

Dipropionate 0.05% Ointment 30g SC 

Saliveze Mouth Spray 

Salmeterol 25micrograms/dose Inhaler 

50ml SC 

CFC Free 

Salofalk Foam Aerosol Enema 

120 dose SC 

14 applications 14 Dose Pack SC 

Sandocal 1000 Tabs Effervescent 10 (subpack) SC 

Sandocal 400 Tabs Effervescent 20 (subpack) SC 

Sando-K Tabs Effervescent 20 (subpack) SC 

Sanomigran Tabs 1.5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Savlon Antiseptic Cream 100g SC 




Savlon Antiseptic Wound Wash Spray 100ml SC 

Savlon Barrier Cream 60g SC 

Savlon Dry Antiseptic Spray 50ml SC 

Schar G/FWheat Free Pizza Bases 300g SC 

Schar GF Biscuits: Savoy 150g SC 

Schar GF Frollini Tea Biscuits 

Schar GF/Wheat Free Bread Products: 

200g SC 

Cracker Toast 


150g SC 

Crackers 


200g SC 

Grissini (Bread Sticks) 150g SC 

Schar GF/Wheat Free Bread: Baguette 400g SC 

Schar GF/Wheat Free Bread: Bread Buns 

White 200g SC 

Schar GF/Wheat Free Bread: Bread Rolls 

Schar GF/Wheat Free Bread: Bread Sliced 

150g SC 

White 400g SC 

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Size Type 

Schar GF/Wheat Free Pasta: Fusilli 500g SC 

Schar GF/Wheat Free Pasta: Penne 500g SC 

Schar GF/Wheat Free Pasta: Spaghetti 500g SC 

Scheriproct Ointment 30g SC 

Sebomin Caps 100mg (m/r) 56 (4x14) CP 

Sectral Tabs 400mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Securon SR Tabs 240mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Selegiline Hydrochloride Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Selsun Susp External 2.5% 100ml SC 



Semi-Daonil Tabs 2.5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Senna Fruit 12.4%/Ispaghula 54.2% Grans 400g SC 

Septrin Suspension Adult 480mg/5ml 100ml SC 

Septrin Suspension Paed SF 240mg/5ml 100ml SC 

Seravit Paediatric Pineapple 200g SC 

Seravit Paediatric Unflavoured 200g SC 

Serc-16 Tabs 16mg 84 (4x21) CP 

Serevent Diskhaler with Disks 15 Disks SC 

Sertraline 100mg Tablets 28 (2X14) CP 

Sertraline 50mg Tablets 28 (2X14) CP 

Sibutramine Hydrochloride Caps 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Sibutramine Hydrochloride Caps 15mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Silkis Ointment 0.0003% 100g SC 

Silver Sulfadiazine Cream 1% 50g SC 

Simeticone 40mg/ml Oral Suspension 

Sugar Free 50ml SC 

Simvastin Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 




Singular Tabs 10mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Singular Tabs Paed Chewable 4mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Singular Tabs Paed Chewable 5mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Siopel Cream 50g SC 

Skinoren Cream 20% 30g SC 

Slofedipine XL 30 Tabs 30mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Slofedipine XL 60 Tabs 60mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Slow Trasicor Tabs 160mg 28 (2x14) CP 

SMA High Energy Milk Powder Ready to use 100ml SC 

SMA High Energy Milk Powder Ready to use 250ml SC 

SMA LF Powder 430g SC 

SMA Staydown Powder 900g SC 

SMA Wysoy Powder 430g SC 

SMA Wysoy Powder 860g SC 

Sno Pro L/P Milk Replacement Drink 200ml SC 

Snufflebabe Cradle Cap Cream 30g SC 

Sodium cromoglicate 2% eye drops 10ml SC 

Sodium cromoglicate 2% eye drops 13.5ml SC 

Sodium cromoglicate 2% eye drops 5ml SC 

Sodium Cromoglicate 2% Nasal Spray 15ml SC 

Sodium Fluoride Oral Paed Drops 0.37% 60ml SC 

Sodium Fusidate & Hydrocortisone Acetate 


Sodium Fusidate & Hydrocortisone Acetate 


Sodium Fusidate Ointment 2% 15g SC 

Sodium Fusidate Ointment 2% 30g SC 

Solarcaine Aerosol Spray 95g SC 



Size Type 

Solareze 3% Gel 25g SC 

Solian Oral Solution 100mg/ml 60ml SC 

Solvazinc Tabs Effervescent 30 SC 

Soothelip Cream 5% 2g SC 

Sotacor Tabs 80mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Sotacor Tabs 160mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Sotalol Hydrochloride Tabs 160mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Spectraban Ultra Lotion SPF28 150ml SC 

Spiriva Caps 18mcg (Refill Pack) 5 (subpack) SC 

Spiriva Powder for Inhalation Caps 18mcg 

with Handihaler 30 SC 

Sprilon Spray 115g SC 

Staril Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Staril Tabs 20mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Stiemycin Acne Solution 2% 50ml SC 

Sudocrem First Aid Cream 30g SC 

Sumatriptan Aqueous Nasal Spray 

10mg/0.1ml 1 (subpack) SC 

Sumatriptan Aqueous Nasal Spray 

20mg/0.1ml 1 (subpack) SC 

Sumatriptan Pre-filled Syringe Refill 

12mg/ml (0.5ml) 2 SC 

Sumatriptan Pre-filled Syringe with 

Pen Injector 12mg/ml (0.5ml) 2 SC 

Sunnyvale G/F Mixed Grain Sourdough 

Bread 400g SC 

Suplena Liquid Nutrition 237ml SC 

Supralip Tabs 160mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Suprax Powder for Paed Oral Susp 


Suprax Powder for Paed Oral Susp 


Survimed OPD Liquid 500ml SC 

Symmetrel Syrup 50mg/5ml 150ml SC 

Synalar Cream 0.025% 100g SC 

Synalar Cream 0.025% 30g SC 

Synalar Cream 1:10 0.0025% 50g SC 

Synalar Cream 1:4 0.00625% 50g SC 

Synalar Gel 0.025% 30g SC 

Synalar Ointment 0.025% 100g SC 

Synalar Ointment 0.025% 30g SC 

Synalar Ointment 1:4 0.00625% 50g SC 

Synalar-C Cream 0.025%/3% 15g SC 

Synalar-C Ointment 0.025%/3% 15g SC 

Synalar-N Cream 0.025%/0.5% 30g SC 

Synalar-N Ointment 0.025%/0.5% 30g SC 

Synphase Tabs 21 CP 

Syscor MR 10 Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

T 

T/Gel Shampoo 2% 125ml SC 

T/Gel Shampoo 2% 250ml SC 

Tacalcitol 4micrograms/g Ointment 100g SC 



Tacrolimus 0.03% Ointment 30g SC 




Tacrolimus Caps 0.5mg 10 (subpack) SC 


Size Type 

Tacrolimus Caps 1mg 10 (subpack) SC 

Tacrolimus Caps 5mg 10 (subpack) SC 

Tagamet Tabs 400mg 60 (4x15) CP 

Tagamet Tabs 800mg 30 (2x15) CP 

Tamiflu Oral Suspension 60ml/5ml 75ml SC 

TCP First Aid Antiseptic Cream 30g SC 

TCP Ointment 14g SC 

TCP Ointment 30g SC 

Telmisartan 20mg Tabs 28 (4x7) CP 


Telmisartan 40mg Tabs/Hydrochlorothiazide 

12.5mg Tabs 28 (4x7) CP 


Telmisartan 80mg Tabs/Hydrochlorothiazide 

12.5mg Tabs 28 (4x7) CP 

Tenif Caps 28 (2x14) CP 

Tenoret 50 Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Tenoretic Tabs (100mg/25mg) 28 (2x14) CP 

Tenormin 25 Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Tenormin LS Tabs 50mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Tenormin Tabs 100mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Tensipine MR 10 Tabs 56 (4x14) CP 

Tensipine MR 20 Tabs 56 (4x14) CP 

Tentrini Energy Liquid Feed Bottle 500ml SC 

Tentrini Energy Liquid Feed Pack 500ml SC 

Tentrini Energy Multi Fibre Liquid Feed Bottle 500ml SC 

Tentrini Energy Multi Fibre Liquid Feed Pack 500ml SC 

Tentrini Liquid Feed Bottle 500ml SC 

Tentrini Liquid Feed Pack 500ml SC 

Tentrini Multi Fibre Liquid Feed Bottle 500ml SC 

Tentrini Multi Fibre Liquid Feed Pack 500ml SC 

Terbinafine Cream 1% 15g SC 

Terbinafine Cream 1% 30g SC 

Terbinafine Spray 1% 15ml SC 

Terbinafine Tabs 250mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Tetralysal 300 Caps 56 (4x14) CP 

Tetralysal 300 Caps 28 (2x14) CP 

Teveten Tabs 300mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Thick & Easy Gluten Free Powder 225g SC 

Thick & Easy Thickened Juice 118ml SC 

Thixo-D Original Powder 375g SC 

Tiaprofenic Acid Caps 300mg m/r 56 (4x14) CP 

Tibolone Tabs 2.5mg 28 CP 

Tildiem LA Caps 200mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Tildiem LA Caps 300mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Tildiem Retard 120 Tabs 56 (4x14) CP 

Tildiem Retard 90 Tabs 56 (4x14) CP 

Tiloket Gel 2.5% 100g SC 

Tiloket Gel 2.5% 50g SC 

Timodine Cream 30g SC 

Tinaderm Cream 1% 15g SC 

Tioconazole Nail Solution 28% 12ml SC 

Torasemide 2.5mg Tablets 28 (2x14) CP 

Torbetol Acne Lotion 50ml SC 

Torem 10 Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Torem 2.5 Tabs 2.5mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Torem 5 Tabs 5mg 28 (2x14) CP


Size Type 

Trandate Tabs 100mg 56 (4x14) CP 



Trandolapril Capsule 1mg 28 (4x7) CP 



Trandolapril Capsule 500mcg 14 (2x7) CP 

Trangina XL 28 (2x14) CP 

Transvasin Heat Rub (Cream) 40g SC 

Transvasin Heat Rub (Cream) 80g SC 

Transvasin Heat Spray 125ml SC 

Trasidrex Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Traxam Foam 3.17% 100g SC 

Traxam Gel 3% 100g SC 

Traxam Pain Relief Gel 3% 30g SC 

Traxam Pain Relief Gel 3% 7.5g SC 

Trazodone Hydrochloride Tabs 150mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Tretinoin 0.01% Gel 60g SC 

Tretinoin 0.025% Cream 60g SC 

Tretinoin 0.025% Gel 60g SC 

Tri-Adcortyl Cream 30g SC 

Tri-Adcortyl Ointment 30g SC 

Tri-Adcortyl Otic Ointment 10g SC 

Triadene Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Triamcinolone Acetonide 40mg/1ml Suspension 

For Injection Pre-Filled Syringes 1 SC 

Triamcinolone Acetonide 80mg/2ml Suspension 

For Injection Pre-Filled Syringes 1 SC 

Triamcinolone Dental Paste 0.1% 10g SC 

Triamterene & Hydrochlorothiazide Tabs 

50mg/25mg 30 (2x15) CP 

Triamterene 50mg/Furosemide 40mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Tridestra Tabs 91 SC 

Tri-Minulet Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Trimovate Cream 30g SC 

Trinitrin Tabs 300mg 100 SC 



Trinordiol Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Trinovum Tabs 63 (3x21) CP 

Trisequens Tabs 28 (subpack) CP 

Tritace Tabs 1.25mg 28 CP 

Tritace Tabs 10mg 28 CP 

Tritace Tabs 2.5mg 28 CP 

Tritace Tabs 5mg 28 CP 

Tritace Titration Pack 1 Pack SC 

Tritamyl G/F Brown Bread Mix 1kg SC 

Tritamyl G/F Flour Mix 2kg SC 

Tritamyl G/F White Bread Mix 2kg SC 

Trosyl Nail Solution 28% 12ml SC 

U 

Ultra Chloraseptic Throat Spray 15ml SC 

Ultra G/F Bread 400g SC 

Ultra G/F Crackerbread 100g SC 

Ultra G/F High Fibre Bread 500g SC 

Ultra G/F Pasta: Fusilli 250g SC 

Ultra G/F Pasta: Penne 250g SC 

Ultra G/F Pasta: Spaghetti 250g SC 

Ultra G/F Pasta: Tagliatelli 250g SC 


Size Type 

Ultra G/F Pizza Base 400g SC 

Ultra G/F Sweet Biscuits 250g SC 

Ultra PKU Biscuits 200g SC 

Ultra PKU Bread 400g SC 

Ultra PKU Cookies 250g SC 

Ultra PKU Flour Mix 500g SC 

Ultra PKU Pizza Bases 400g SC 

Ultra PKU Savoy Biscuits 150g SC 

Ultrabase Cream 50g SC 

Ultrabase Cream (pump) 500g SC 

Ultralanum Cream Plain 50g SC 

Ultralanum Ointment Plain 50g SC 

Ultraproct Ointment 30g SC 

Unguentum M Cream 100g SC 

Unguentum M Cream 50g SC 

Unguentum M Cream (dispenser) 200ml SC 

Uniroid-HC Ointment 30g SC 

Univer Caps 120mg (m/r) 28 (2x14) CP 



Urea & Hydrocortisone Cream 10%/1% 100g SC 

Urea & Hydrocortisone Cream 10%/1% 30g SC 

Urea & Lactic Acid Cream 10%/5% 100g SC 

Urea & Lactic Acid Cream 10%/5% 500g SC 

Uriflex-G 1 Bag SC 

Uriflex-R 1 Bag SC 

Uriflex-S 100ml SC 

Uriflex-SP 100ml SC 

Uriflex-SP 50ml SC 

Uriflex-W 100ml SC 

V 

Valderma Cream 30g SC 

Valpeda Cream 45g SC 

Valpiform G/F Bread Mix 1kg SC 

Valpiform Gluten Free Crac'form Toast 250g SC 

Valpiform Gluten Free Crisp Rolls 220g SC 

Valsartan Capsules 160mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Valsartan Capsules 40mg 7 CP 

Valsartan Capsules 80mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Vaniqa Cream 11.5% 30g SC 

Vascace Tabs 0.5mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Vascace Tabs 1mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Vascace Tabs 2.5mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Vascace Tabs 5mg 28 (4x7) CP 

Vascalpha Tabs 10mg F/C 28 (2x14) CP 

Vascalpha Tabs 5mg F/C 28 (2x14) CP 

Vaseline Intensive Care Dermacare Lotion 400ml SC 



Vasogen Cream 100g SC 

Vasogen Cream 50g SC 

Vectavir Cold Sore Cream 1% 2g SC 

Velosef Syrup 250mg/5ml 100ml SC 

Venlafaxine Caps 150mg m/r 28 (2x14) CP 

Venlafaxine Caps 75mg m/r 28 (2x14) CP 

Venlafaxine Tabs 37.5mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Venlafaxine Tabs 75mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Ventolin Nebules Soln Amps 2.5mg/2.5ml 5 (subpack) SC 

Ventolin Nebules Soln Amps 5mg/2.5ml 5 (subpack) SC 


Size Type 

Veracur Gel/Kit 15g SC 

Verapamil Caps 120mg (m/r) 28 (2x14) CP 



Verapamil Tabs 120mg (m/r) 28 (2x14) CP 

Verapamil Tabs 240mg (m/r) 28 (2x14) CP 

Vermox Suspension 100mg/5ml 30ml SC 

Verrugon Complete 1 Pack SC 

VFEND 40mg/ml Oral Suspension 75ml SC 

Viazem XL Caps 120mg 28 (4x7) CP 





Vibramycin 50 Caps 28 (2x14) CP 

Vioform-Hydrocortisone Cream 30g SC 

Vioform-Hydrocortisone Ointment 30g SC 

Virasorb Cold Sore Cream 2g SC 

Viread Tabs 245mg 30 SC 

Viskaldix Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Vitajoule Powder 2.5kg SC 

Vitajoule Powder 500g SC 

Vitapro Powder 250g SC 

Vitapro Powder 2kg SC 

Volmax Tabs 4mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Volmax Tabs 8mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Volsaid Retard 100 Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Volsaid Retard 75 Tabs 56 (4x14) CP 

Voltarol Emulgel Aqueous Gel 100g SC 

Voltarol Emulgel-P Gel 1.16% (1%) 30g SC 

Voltarol Retard Tabs 100mg 

W 

28 (2x14) CP 

Wartex Wart Ointment 50% 6g SC 

Warticon Cream 0.15% 5g SC 

Warticon Fem Solution 0.5% 3ml SC 

Warticon Solution 0.5% with applicator 3ml SC 

Weleda Balsamicum Ointment 25g SC 

Weleda Calendolon Ointment 75ml SC 

Weleda Combudoron Ointment 25g SC 

Weleda Cough Drops 25ml SC 

Weleda Dermatodoron Ointment 

Weleda Liquid Remedies Single Potency 

25g SC 

(2X to M & Liquid Specials) 


10ml SC 

(2X to M & Liquid Specials) 


25ml SC 

(2X to M & Liquid Specials) 50ml SC 

Weleda Mother Tinctures 10ml SC 



Wellvone Suspension 210ml SC 

Wysoy Powder 430g SC 

Wysoy Powder 

X 

860g SC 

Xepin Cream 5% 30g SC 

Xipamide Tabs 20mg 140 (10x14) CP 

XMET Homidon AA Powder Mix 500g SC 

Xyloproct Ointment (with applicator) 20g SC 

Xyrem 500mg/ml Oral Suspension 180 ml SC 

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Y 

Size Type 

Yasmin Contraceptive Tabs 

Z 

63 (3x21) CP 

Zacin Cream 0.025% 45g SC 

Zafirlukast Tabs 20mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Zanidip Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Zantac Effervescent Tabs 150mg 15 (subpack) SC 

Zeasorb Powder 50g SC 

Zeffix Oral Solution 5mg/1ml 240ml SC 

Zemon 40 XL Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Zemon 60 XL Tabs 28 (2x14) CP 

Zemtard 120 XL Caps 28 (2x14) CP 




Zestoretic 10 Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Zestoretic 20 Tabs 20mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Zestril Tabs 10mg 28 (2x14) CP 


Q. How does a product get recognised as a special container? 



Size Type 


Size Type 

Zocor Tabs 80mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Zorac Gel 0.05% 30g SC 

Zorac Gel 0.1% 30g SC 

Zoton Fastab Tabs 15mg 28 (4x7) CP 



Zovirax Cold Sore Cream 5% Pump 2g SC 

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream 5% Tube 2g SC 

Zovirax Cream 5% 10g SC 

Zovirax Cream 5% 2g SC 

Zovirax Cream 5% (PI) 3g SC 

Zovirax Tabs Dispersable 400mg 56 (4x14) CP 

Zuclopenthixol Tabs 2mg 100 SC 

Zumenon Tabs 1mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Zumenon Tabs 2mg 84 (3x28) CP 

Zyloric 300 Tabs 300mg 28 (2x14) CP 

Zyomet Aqueous Gel 0.75% 30g SC 

Zyvox 100mg/5ml Grans for Oral Susp 150ml SC 

A. The NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division, Pharmaceutical Directorate assess products against the criteria set out in Part II, Clause 10 of the 

Drug Tariff. A pack can be granted special container status if the medicine or chemical reagent is: 

1. Sterile 

2. Effervescent or hygroscopic 

3. (a) A liquid preparations for addition to bath water 

(b) A Coal Tar preparation 

(c) A viscous external preparation 

Zestril Tabs 2.5mg 28 (2x14) CP 



Zidoval Vaginal Gel 0.75% 40g SC 

Zinc Oxide 12.5%/Dimeticone 1.04% Spray 115g SC 

Zindaclin Gel 1% 30g SC 

Zineryt Lotion 30ml SC 

Zineryt Lotion 90ml SC 

Zinnat Granules for Suspension 125mg/5ml 70ml SC 

Zithromax Powder for Suspension 



200mg/5ml 22.5ml SC 






SC = Special Container 

CP = Calendar Pack (Details of any sub-packs are listed in brackets after the product pack size) 

4. Or packed in a castor, collapsible tube, drop-bottle, pressurized aerosol, puffer pack, roll-on-bottle, sachet, shaker, spray, squeeze pack, 

container with an integral means of application or any other container form which it is not practicable to dispense the exact quantity. 

If there is a particular pack that does not currently have special container status and it meets this criteria, contact the PSNC Information Team 

and they can liaise with the manufacturer and make a request to the NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division for a change in the pack’s status 

as appropriate. 

Q. I have received a prescription for 3ml Amorolfine 5% Paint. What should I give and how much will I be reimbursed? 

A. Amorolfine 5% Paint is listed in the Drug Tariff therefore payment is based on the Part VIII Price for this product. As there is only one pack size 

currently listed in Part VIII and because this particular pack size is recognised as a special container, a contractor will be reimbursed at the 

Drug Tariff price for 5ml Amorolfine 5% Paint. 

There are two products available which match the generic description. Loceryl which is available in a 5ml pack and Curanail which is available 

in a 3ml pack. Both packs are recognised by the Department of Health as special containers. Contractors should ‘supply the special 

container or containers nearest to that ordered’. Therefore even though the contractor will be reimbursed for dispensing the 5ml pack on this 

occasion, the contractor should supply the 3ml pack as requested, since this is nearest to that ordered. To prevent any allegation of fraud, 

PSNC recommends that the prescription is clearly endorsed with the dispensed pack size.

How Much will I be Paid? (Reimbursement) 

The mechanism to set the reimbursement price 

for a particular product varies depending on 

whether it is an appliance or a drug and for 

drugs, whether the prescribed product is listed in 

Part VIII of the Drug Tariff. 

Appliances in Part IX of 

the Tariff 

Only appliances and reagents listed in Part IX of 

the Drug Tariff can be prescribed on NHS 

prescriptions. Pharmacy contractors are 

reimbursed for appliances pro-rata based on the 

Drug Tariff price for the listed pack size 

dispensed. 

No size specified? 

If a prescriber has not specified the size of an 

appliance or dressing, payment will be based on 

the endorsed size. For example, if a prescription 

is received for ‘Melolin Dressings’ and the size 

isn’t specified, the contractor should clarify with 

the prescriber which of the Drug Tariff pack sizes 

should be dispensed. Reimbursement will be 

based on the contractor’s endorsement. 

If there is no endorsement, the contractor will be 

reimbursed based on the smallest size of the 

product listed in the Drug Tariff, therefore in this 

example, if there was no endorsement, payment 

would be based on the 5cm x 5cm size of 

Melolin. 

No type specified? 

If the prescriber has not specified the type of the 

appliance required and there is more than one 

type listed in Part IX of the Drug Tariff, the 

contractor should again clarify with the prescriber 

which of the listed product should be dispensed. 

Reimbursement will be based on the contractor’s 

endorsement. 

Mechanism for setting and 

amending the reimbursement 

price for appliances 

Appliance manufacturers are required to apply to 

the NHSBSA to request that a particular 

appliance is added to Part IX of the Drug Tariff. In 

deciding whether to list a product, consideration 

is given to whether the product is safe and of 

good quality, whether it is appropriate for 

prescribing on the NHS and whether it is cost 

Elastic Hosiery 

As a general rule, all prescriptions for hosiery 

should indicate the quantity being dispensed; 

include a description of the article (e.g. knit, 

style) and an indication of the Compression 

Class. The Drug Tariff listings for elastic 

hosiery are generic and the NHSBSA 

Prescription Pricing Division does not receive 

or maintain specific information relating to 

Drug Tariff specification brands. To price your 

prescription, NHSBSA Prescription Pricing 

Division processing staff need sufficient 

information about the product being 

dispensed. If this is not available, the 

prescription will be returned to the pharmacy 

for more information to be added. 

For below knee and thigh length 

standard stock sized garments (there is 

no indication that 'made to measure' has been 

supplied) the only knit available is circular knit. 

In this case, if the contractor hasn't endorsed 

the knit, 'circular knit' will be the default for 

payment. The style (e.g. below knee or thigh 

length) and the compression class must still 

be clearly marked on the prescription. If this is 

not included on the prescription, the 

prescription will be returned. 

For anklet, kneecaps and made to 

measure stockings where there is a choice 

of knit, the type of knit dispensed along with 

the style (e.g. below knee, thigh length, 

anklets or kneecap) and the compression 

class must be clearly marked on the 

prescription for the NHSBSA PPD to make the 

correct payment. If this is not available, the 

prescription will be returned to the pharmacy 

for more information to be added. 

effective. The price of the product is set following 

negotiations between the manufacturer and the 

NHSBSA. 

Once a product has been listed, there is an 

agreed mechanism for the Drug Tariff 

reimbursement price to change. For products 

listed by brand or manufacturer’s name, the 

supplier may seek an optional price rise once a 

year which is capped at the forecast of the gross 

domestic product (GDP) deflator minus 0.75 

percent. Suppliers can also apply for decreases 

to the reimbursement price for their products at 

any time. Where a manufacturer asks to withdraw 

their appliance from Part IX, for example because 

it has been discontinued, three months notice of 

deletion is provided in the Drug Tariff. 

The reimbursement price of appliances with a 

generic listing in the Drug Tariff automatically 

increases every June by the forecast of the GDP 

deflator minus 0.75 percent. 

Related Expenses 

Out of pocket expenses and broken bulk cannot 

be claimed for items in part IXA and IXR of the 

Drug Tariff but can be claimed for items listed in 

Part IXB and IXC. 

Generic Prescription for 

Drugs in Part VIII of the 

Drug Tariff 

Part VIII of the Drug Tariff contains the basic NHS 

reimbursement prices for products prescribed 

generically. It includes the vast majority of 

commonly prescribed products. 

Where an item is in Part VIII, contractors are not 

required to endorse the brand supplied and are 

only required to endorse the pack size where 

more than one pack size is listed in Part VIII. 

Pharmacy contractors will be reimbursed pro-rata 

based on the Drug Tariff price for the product. 

Products are split into a number of categories 

depending on the method used to calculate the 

reimbursement prices: 

Category A is for generic medicines which are 

widely available from key suppliers. The price is 

based on a weighted average of the prices listed 

by 2 wholesalers (AAH and Unichem) and 2 

Generic Manufacturers (Teva and Actavis). In the 

weighted formula, AAH and Unichem prices have 

a weighting of 2, the prices from the other 

suppliers have a weighting of one. 

Reimbursement prices are changed according to 

the generic price change mechanism (see page 

35). Broken bulk may be claimed where 

appropriate when dispensing Category A items 

but not out of pocket expenses. 

Category C items are based on the list price for 

a particular brand or manufacturer’s product. The 

Drug Tariff is annotated with an indication of 

which product forms the basis for the 

reimbursement price. Where this is absent, it 

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means that there is more than one product with a 

list price matching the reimbursement price. 

Broken bulk and out of pocket expenses may be 

claimed if necessary for items in Category C. 

If the price is based on a generic product, the 

reimbursement price is changed according to the 

generic price change mechanism. If the price is 

based on a proprietary product, the 

reimbursement price is changed according to the 

proprietary price change mechanism (see page 

35). 

Category M products are readily available 

generic drugs. The reimbursement price for these 

products is calculated by the Department of 

Health based on information submitted by 

manufacturers on volumes and prices of products 

sold plus information from the NHSBSA PPD on 

dispensing volumes. 

Category M is the principal price adjustment 

mechanism to ensure delivery of the purchase 

profit income promised as part of the new 

pharmacy contract. The prices are adjusted every 

three months in light of information from 

manufacturers and negotiations with PSNC. The 

Category M prices are published on the PSNC 

website two weeks before the start of a new 

quarter. 

One problem that can arise is products not being 

available to purchase at the Category M 

reimbursement price. The Department of Health 

sets Category M prices at levels substantially 

above the prices notified by manufacturers. But 

when the Category M reimbursement price for a 

particular product falls, it may take time, and 

sustained pressure from pharmacies, for 

wholesale prices to respond. During this period, it 

is essential that contractors exert maximum 

pressure on wholesalers. There have been a 

number of examples where manufacturers prices 

were below the Drug Tariff price but a product 

could not be obtained at the Drug Tariff price 

from a number of wholesalers. 

Broken bulk may be claimed where appropriate 

but not out of pocket expenses. More detailed 

information on the Category M pricing system is 

available on the PSNC Website 

(www.psnc.org.uk/categorym). 

Category E products are those that can be 

extemporaneously dispensed with the 

reimbursement price based on the costs of the 


ingredients required to dispense the product. 

As with all products in Part VIII of the Drug Tariff, 

when the product is prescribed generically, 

payment will be based on the agreed Part VIII 

price, therefore, it is important for pharmacy staff 

to familiarise themselves with products in 

Category E as the set Drug Tariff price is unlikely 

to cover the costs of obtaining the product from a 

specials manufacturer. 

Broken bulk can be claimed on the ingredients 

used to prepare a Category E product. Out of 

pocket expenses can also be claimed both on 

the ingredients themselves, as long as the 

ingredients are not listed in Category A or M of 

Part VIII of the Drug Tariff, and on the finished 

product, for example if the contractor does 

decide to obtain the item from a specials 

manufacturer. 

Products in Category E automatically attract the 

relevant extemporaneous dispensing additional 

fee. 

The extemporaneous dispensing formulas for all 

items in Category E can be found on the PSNC 

Website (www.psnc.org.uk/categorye) 

No Cheaper Stock 

Obtainable / Stock 

Shortages 

Occasionally there are shortages of the products 

listed in Part VIII of the Drug Tariff, for example, if 

there are manufacturing problems or a change in 

demand, leaving pharmacy contractors faced 

with dispensing an equivalent product that is only 

available at above the set Drug Tariff price. 

NCSO (No Cheaper Stock Obtainable) is a 

concession which is only granted by the 

Department of Health where there is a recognised 

stock shortage and there is a licensed equivalent 

‘Doubling Up’ 

product available. The concession is not granted 

where the product is still available in the market at 

or below the Drug Tariff price, for example where 

one key wholesaler still has stock. 

If this status is granted, pharmacy contractors will 

be reimbursed based on their endorsement 

rather than the fixed Drug Tariff Price but it is 

essential that contractors endorse the 

prescription with the initials ‘NCSO’ and full 

details of the product dispensed (e.g. 

manufacturer, brand name or price if it is an 

uncommon item and pack size). The 

endorsement must also be signed and dated. If 

any of this information is missing, payment will be 

based on the Drug Tariff price rather than the 

endorsed product. 

Once the NCSO Concession has been granted, it 

only applies for that particular month. If at the 

beginning of the following month the situation is 

not resolved, a new application is made. 

To report a stock shortage, please contact the 

PSNC Information Team who will investigate the 

extent of the stock shortage and approach the 

Department of Health to apply for the NCSO 

Concession if appropriate (Contact: 01296 

432823 or email shortages@psnc.org.uk). 

Information on products that have been granted 

the NCSO Concession can be found on the stock 

shortages section of the PSNC Website 

(www.psnc.org.uk/NCSO). 

Generic Prescription for a 

Drug not in Part VIII of the 

Drug Tariff and Proprietary 

Products 

Where a prescription has been written generically 

but the item is not listed in Part VIII of the Drug 

Tariff, reimbursement will be based on the 

manufacturer or supplier’s list price for the 

The PSNC Information Team frequently get asked whether pharmacies can 'double-up’. 

Pharmacies will not be paid for 'doubling-up' a lower strength of an item to meet the prescribed 

order. For example, dispensing 56 x 10mg Omeprazole Tablets to meet an order for 28 x 20mg 

Omperazole Tablets. 

If contractors do 'double-up', payment will be based on the prescribed strength and quantity. To 

ensure correct payment is received in this scenario, the prescription should be returned to the 

prescriber for amendment.

endorsed product. Reimbursement prices will 

change according to the generic or proprietary 

price change mechanism depending on whether 

the dispensed product is a generic or proprietary 

medicine (see below). 

Where a prescription has been prescribed by 

brand name, reimbursement will be based on the 

list price for the prescribed product. 

Reimbursement prices will change according to 

the proprietary price change mechanism. 

In cases where both the generic name and a 

product’s brand name or manufacturer have been 

prescribed, the NHSBSA would interpret that as 

an order for a proprietary product and the 

contractor would be reimbursed according to the 

normal Drug Tariff rules, that is, based on the 

manufacturer’s list price. 

Summary of the Price 

Change Mechanism for 

Drugs 

As prices in the market are constantly changing, 

there is an agreed mechanism in place to 

increase and decrease the reimbursement prices 

for medicines. 

For proprietary preparations and Part VIII 

products where the price is based on a 

proprietary product (e.g. most Part VIII Category 

C products), a price change up to and including 

the 8th of the month takes effect for prescriptions 

dispensed in the following month. A price change 

after the 8th of the month will be applied for 

reimbursement purposes to prescriptions 

dispensed one month later. 

For example, if the manufacturer's list price for a 

proprietary product changed on the 6th of 

February, the new reimbursement price would 

apply to prescriptions dispensed in March. If a 

manufacturer's list price changed on the 15th 


apply to prescriptions dispensed in April. 

For non-proprietary or generic drugs (excluding 

products in Part VIII, Category M) the 

reimbursement price change takes place one 

month earlier. For example, if the manufacturer's 

list price changed on the 6th of February, the new 

reimbursement price would apply to prescriptions 

dispensed in February. If a manufacturer's list 

price for a generic drug changed on the 15th 

Sugar Free Medicines 

The Code of Ethics states that 'Except in an 

emergency, pharmacists must not substitute 

any other product for a specifically named 

product without the approval of the patient or 

carer and the prescriber' and under the NHS 

Terms of Service, a chemist is required to 

supply the drugs ordered with reasonable 

promptness. 

The RPSGB have confirmed that when a 

prescriber does not specify 'sugar free' and a 

pharmacist supplies a sugar free medicine 

then this would not be in breach of the Code 

of Ethics. 

However if a sugar free formulation has been 

prescribed, then the pharmacist should supply 

this, other than in exceptional circumstances. 

The exception to this would be when a 

Schedule 2 and 3 Controlled Drug has been 

prescribed, as the Code of Ethics Service 

Specification 19 (Services to Drug Misusers) 

states that a pharmacist must not deviate from 

the instructions given on the prescription and 

sugar free/colour-free preparation must not be 

dispensed unless specifically prescribed. 

Pharmacists should endorse the prescription 

appropriately. The pharmacy will be 

reimbursed based on the prescribed product 

with the normal reimbursement rules applied. 


apply to prescriptions dispensed in March. 

The reimbursement prices of category M 

medicines are changed quarterly. 

Discount Deduction and 

Zero Discount 

When pharmacy contractors are reimbursed for 

the cost of medicines and appliances dispensed, 

a deduction is made to their payments, known as 

discount deduction (or ‘clawback’). The level of 

discount deduction varies depending on the value 

of products dispensed by a pharmacy in a given 

month. Currently the average level of discount 

deduction from products subject to clawback is 

10%. It is possible to work out from the 

deduction scale in Part V of the Drug Tariff what 

the deduction rate will be for a given value of 

(standard discount) products dispensed. 

In some cases, for example where there are 

increased costs to handle products in the supply 

chain, suppliers do not provide pharmacies with 

discount. In 2006, new arrangements were 

introduced to exempt certain products from 

discount deduction. Part II of the Drug Tariff 

contains the list of ‘Drugs for which discount is 

not deducted’. Products are added to the list if 

requested by PSNC and where they meet one or 

more of the following criteria: 

� Schedule 2 or 3 Controlled Drug 

� HazChem (product covered by the Chemical 

(Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) 

Regulations 2002 and appropriate for 

Pharmaceutical Services) 

� Cytotoxic or cytostatic item - a list of cytotoxic 

products can be found in Section 8.1 of the 

BNF. 

� Cold-chain storage item (the product must be 

stored at 2 - 8°C prior to dispensing) 

� Products where all three of the following apply: 

I. the manufacturer, AAH and Unichem do 

not offer pharmacy contractors a discount 

II. fewer than 500,000 items per year are 

dispensed of the product 

III. average net ingredient cost per item is 

more than £50 

Where a product is included on the list, the 

NHSBSA PPD prescription pricing systems 

automatically recognise that no discount should 

be deducted from reimbursement for the product. 

No endorsement is required to indicate this. 

Not all products are listed individually in the list, 

Controlled Drugs in Schedule 1, 2 and 3 of the 

Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, 

immunoglobulins, insulins for injection, vaccines 

and antisera and cytotoxic and cytostatic items 

are currently listed in the new list under broad 

headings. For example, although methotrexate 

tablets are not listed individually in the list of 

‘drugs for which discount is not deducted’, this 

product is a cytotoxic item so is automatically 

considered exempt from discount deduction 

under this broad heading. 

For unlicensed medicines (including specials and 

unlicensed herbal medicines) supplied on a 

named-patient basis, where discount has not 

been obtained from the supplier, prescriptions 

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should be endorsed 'DNG', which stands for 

discount not given, to claim exemption from 

discount deduction. If discount was obtained by 

the contractor, no endorsement should be made. 

A small number of specials manufacturers and 

buying groups provide pharmacy contractors with 

a credit note or rebate for prompt payment or a 

loyalty payment for choosing to order from that 

supplier. A fee received in this way is considered 

a discount therefore in this scenario pharmacy 

contractors should not endorse the prescription 

‘DNG’. 

Historically, contractors had to claim ZD to claim 

exemption from discount deduction. This 

endorsement is no longer in use and will not be 

acted on by NHSBSA prescription processing 

staff when pricing prescriptions. 

For some time, the Department of Health have 

refused to add appliances to the list. 

Consideration is currently being given by the 

Department of Health to the future 

reimbursement arrangements for appliances. 

To make a request for a product to be considered 

for the list of drugs for which discount is not 

deducted or for clarification on whether a 

particular product is exempt from discount 

deduction, please contact the PSNC Information 

Team by calling 01296 432 823 or by using the 

online feedback form at www.psnc.org.uk/zd. 

Out of Pocket Expenses 

Out of Pocket Expenses (OOP) can be claimed in 

exceptional circumstances on all medicines 

except products in Category A or M of Part VIII of 

the Drug Tariff. If a Part VIII Category A or M 

product has been granted NCSO Status and the 

prescription has been fully endorsed, the 

prescription will be processed based on the 

dispensed item so out of pocket expenses 

claimed will be reimbursed. 

Out of Pocket Expenses can also be claimed on 

appliances in Part IXB and IXC of the Drug Tariff 

but cannot be claimed on items in Part IXA or IXR. 

Pharmacy contractors can claim for any 

expenses incurred in obtaining a product, for 

example postage and packaging, telephone calls 

made in procuring the product and wholesaler 

handling charges. 

Pharmacy contractors cannot claim out of pocket 

expenses for wholesaler/manufacturer minimum 


Simplification of the Drug Tariff 

In 2005, the Department of Health published a consultation document on the simplification of the 

Drug Tariff. The consultation proposed wide ranging reform of the reimbursement arrangements with 

the Department proposing changes to the calendar pack rules, out of pocket expenses, the broken 

bulk arrangements and the Common Pack List. The Department also proposed to introduce unit 

pricing for Category M Products, to introduce a rounding rule that would support patient pack 

dispensing and to change the reimbursement arrangements for specials. Discussions are still ongoing 

on all of these issues. The latest information and guidance on the reimbursement arrangements is 

available in the Drug Tariff Resource Centre on the PSNC Website (www.psnc.org.uk/resourcecentre) 

order charges, telephone calls with the prescriber 

or the cost of sending prescriptions to the 

NHSBSA to be priced. The first 10p of every 

claim is automatically subtracted by the 

NHSBSA. 

Prescriptions should be clearly marked with the 

out of pocket expense endorsement , 

information on the amount being claimed and the 

reason for the claim (e.g. "postage & packing"). 

Pharmacy contractors are also required to 

declare the total number and value of out of 

pocket expense claims each month on the 

FP34C submission document. 

As good practice, documentary evidence of the 

claim (e.g. the receipt or invoice) should be 

stored in the pharmacy in case of query or 

investigation. Invoices or copies of invoices must 

not be sent to the NHS Business Services 

Authority. 

Broken Bulk 

The Broken Bulk endorsement enables 

pharmacy contractors to claim payment for a 

complete pack of a product where only a partpack 

has been dispensed. ‘Broken Bulk’ can be 

claimed for all medicines as well as appliances 

listed in Part IXB (incontinence products) and IXC 

(stoma products) of the Drug Tariff. Broken Bulk 

can not be claimed for appliances listed in Part 

IXA (general appliances including dressings) or 

IXR (reagents) of the Drug Tariff or on special 

containers. To make a claim, endorse the 

prescription with information on the pack size 

supplied and the endorsement . 

If a claim is accepted, pharmacy contractors will 

be reimbursed for the complete pack dispensed. 

Subsequent prescriptions received during the 

next six months will be deemed to have been 

supplied from the remainder. During this time, no 

further payment will be made other than fees and 

container allowances until the remainder has 

been used up. 

For a claim to be accepted a pharmacy 

contractor must dispense from the pack or 

combination of packs that minimises the residual 

balance. Contractors should only claim broken 

bulk where it is unlikely that they will be able to 

dispose of the remainder, for example through 

using the balance to fill other prescriptions. The 

NHSBSA apply a rule known as the ‘two thirds’ 

rule when assessing whether the balance can be 

readily disposed of: in the first month that a claim 

is made, if 2 or more prescriptions for the product 

are received and the total volume dispensed is 

over 2/3rd’s of the pack, the broken bulk claim 

would not be allowed. 

Containers 

Part IV of the Drug Tariff outlines the 

reimbursement arrangements for supplying 

containers, measuring spoons and oral syringes 

to NHS patients. 

Pharmacy contractors must supply medicines in 

suitable containers and are required to supply a 

5ml measuring spoon (meeting the standard set 

out in the Tariff) every time that an oral liquid 

medicine is dispensed except where the 

manufacturer’s pack includes one. Where the 

prescribed dose is not 5ml or whole multiples of 

5ml and the pack does not already contain a 

suitable measuring device, a 5ml plastic oral 

syringe (meeting the standard set out in the Tariff) 

must be supplied. 

Pharmacy contractors are paid a container 

allowance, currently 3.24p per item for all items 

dispensed, regardless of whether or not the

product was packaged in a container supplied by 

the pharmacy or dispensed with a spoon or oral 

syringe. The level of the container allowance was 

set based on a study known as the container 

cost inquiry, which reviewed the average costs to 

pharmacies of supplying containers to patients. 

Additional Items 

Where a prescription for eye, ear or nose drops 

or contraceptive jelly requires an applicator, 

contractors can endorse and will be reimbursed 

based on the Drug Tariff Part IXA price for a 

dropper bottle or Type 1 (Ortho) or 2 (Durex) 

vaginal applicator. Contractors should endorse 

the prescription along with full details of the 

additional item dispensed. 

The Additional Item endorsement can also be 

used to claim payment for diluents dispensed 

with dry powder injections (where not specifically 

requested by the prescriber on the prescription), 

for example supplying water for injection along 

with a dry powder injection. Contractors should 

ensure that the diluent supplied is clearly 

endorsed on the prescription along with the 

initials and the pack size and manufacturer 

as required. 

Payment Timescale 

Each month pharmacy contractors receive a 

payment schedule from the NHSBSA detailing 

how their monthly payment has been derived. 

One month after the FP34C Form is submitted, 

pharmacy contractors receive an 80% advance 

payment for prescriptions sent to the NHSBSA 

Prescription Pricing Division with a deduction for 

prescription charges collected. 

This advance payment is calculated based on the 

average item value of prescription items 

dispensed the previous month and the number of 

items claimed on the FP34C Submission Form. 

One month later, once the prescriptions have 

been priced, pharmacy contractors receive the 

remainder due for the prescriptions in question. 

For example for prescriptions dispensed in 

October and submitted to the NHSBSA before 

5th November, contractors will receive an 80% 

advance payment in early December, calculated 

from the number of prescription items dispensed 

in October at the average value of September 

prescription items. They will then receive the final 

corrected payment in early January. 

Payments are normally made at the start of a 

month. Detailed information on payment dates in 

England can be found on the NHSBSA website 

(www.ppa.nhs.uk/news/payments.htm). 

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How Much will I be Paid? (Remuneration) 

The funding for the national NHS community 

pharmacy contract is re-negotiated on an annual 

basis. Funding is received from three key sources: 

central funding (commonly known as the ‘Global 

Sum’), funding recharged to PCTs and LHBs and 

retained buying profit. 

Central funding is used to fund the Professional 

(dispensing) Fees, Additional Fees, Establishment 

Payments, the Repeat Dispensing Annual 

Payment, and Transitional Payments. Funding 

recharged to PCTs covers Practice Payments 

including a contribution for provision of auxiliary 

aids for people eligible under the Disability 

Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), payments for the 

Advanced services and IT payments. PCTs are 

also recharged for the cost of medicines and 

appliances dispensed and the container 

allowance. 

Detailed information on the funding arrangements 

for the national contract can be found on the 

PSNC Website (www.psnc.org.uk/funding). 

Elements of the funding arrangements that the 

PSNC Information Team receive most queries 

about have been highlighted in this section of this 

guide. 

Payment for Essential 

Services 

Information on the various fees and allowances 

linked to pharmacy contractors providing essential 

services under the pharmacy contract can be 

found in Part IIIA and VIA of the Drug Tariff. 

Dispensing and Additional 

Fees 

Part IIIA of the Drug Tariff provides information on 

the dispensing fee and additional fees paid to 

pharmacy contractors including fees for 

extemporaneously dispensing products, 

measuring and fitting hosiery and trusses and 

dispensing controlled drugs. Pharmacy 

contractors also receive an expensive prescription 

fee equivalent to 2% of the net ingredient cost of 

items dispensed that cost over £100. 

In 2005, the urgent (out of hours) additional fee 

was removed from the Drug Tariff. Out of hours 

arrangements are now commissioned locally by 

PCTs to meet local need, Contact your LPC or 

PCT to find out if there are any locally agreed 

arrangements in your area. 


Limited Stability Fee 

Part IIIA Section D of the Drug Tariff sets out the 

arrangements for the Limited Stability Fee. The fee 

can be claimed where a preparation which 

requires the addition of a vehicle/diluent by the 

pharmacy contractor results in a liquid of stability 

of less than 14 days, and for pharmaceutical 

reasons necessitates supply in more than one 

container. For example, after reconstitution, Keflex 

suspension has a shelf life of 10 days. If the 

prescription requests 14 days supply, the 

contractor would have to dispense the product on 

two different occasions to ensure that the patient 

could complete the course. 

The Limited Stability Fee is currently £1.55 per 

item and is claimed by endorsing the prescription 

with the number of extra containers supplied. Due 

to the nature of the endorsement, it is not always 

clear to prescription processing staff if the fee is 

being claimed by the pharmacy contractor or not, 

therefore to ensure accurate pricing, PSNC 

strongly recommends that the letters ‘LS’ are also 

included in the endorsement. 

The fee can only be claimed for products that 

have been recognised by the NHSBSA 

Prescription Pricing Division as being stable for 

less than 14 days following the addition of a 

required diluent. The list of recognised Limited 

Stability products can be seen, listed right, by 

generic name. 

Please note that although a generic product may 

be listed on the limited stability list, it is possible 

that where the product is manufactured by a 

number of companies that some brands or 

manufacturer’s products are stable for less than 

14 days and others for 14 days or more. The 

limited stability fee should only be claimed where 

the individual product being dispensed has 

stability of less than 14 days following required 

dilution and it is necessary to supply the product 

in more than one container. 

To request the addition of products to the Limited 

Stability List, please contact PSNC’s Aylesbury 

Office (info@psnc.org.uk / 01296 432823). The 

PSNC Information Team will then contact the 

manufacturer to confirm the eligibility of the 

product and make an application to the 

Department of Health for the product to be added 

to the list as appropriate. A regularly updated 

version of the list can be accessed via the online 

Limited Stability List 

Amoxicillin 125mg/5ml oral suspension 

Amoxicillin 250mg/5ml oral suspension 

Ampicillin 125mg/5ml oral suspension 

Ampicillin 250mg/5ml oral suspension 

Azithromycin 200mg/5ml oral suspension 

Cefaclor 125mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 

Cefaclor 250mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 

Cefadroxil 125mg/5ml oral suspension 



Cefalexin 125mg/5ml oral suspension 



Cefpodoxime 40mg/5ml oral suspension 

Cefradine 250mg/5ml oral solution 

Cefuroxime 125mg/5ml oral suspension 

Co-amoxiclav 125mg/31mg/5ml oral suspension 

Co-amoxiclav 125mg/31mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 


Co-amoxiclav 250mg/62mg/5ml oral suspension 


Erythromycin ethyl succinate 125mg/5ml oral suspension 


sugar free 



sugar free 



sugar free 

Flucloxacillin 125mg/5ml oral solution 

Flucloxacillin 125mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 

Flucloxacillin 250mg/5ml oral solution 

Oseltamivir 60mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 

Phenoxymethylpenicillin 125mg/5ml oral solution 

Phenoxymethylpenicillin 125mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 

Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 

PSNC Drug Tariff Resource Centre 

(www.psnc.org.uk/resourcecentre). 

Practice Payments: Declaring 

Staffing Levels 

Pharmacies must declare the total number of 

hours that staff members supporting the 

dispensing process work in an average week on 

the FP34C Submission Form. If a pharmacy 

declares less than the minimum staffing levels 

outlined in Part VIA of the Tariff, they will only 

receive the level of the Practice Payment for the 

number of items indicated by their actual level of 

staffing. If no declaration is made, the practice 

payment will be paid at the minimum level.

The total number of hours declared should be 

rounded to the nearest whole number. If the 

number is 0.5 hours or less, round down and if 

the number is more than 0.5 hours, round up. If 

the number of dispensing staff hours per week 

alters in the course of the month for which the 

declaration is being made, for example because a 

brand new post is established, the lowest number 

should be declared. The declaration should 

include all staff members involved in the 

dispensing process, including pharmacists, 

pharmacy technicians, dispensing/pharmacy 

assistants and medicines counter assistants. 

The 'dispensing process' includes: 

• the taking in and issuing of prescriptions; 

• dispensing prescriptions; 

• clinical assessment of prescriptions and 

accuracy check of dispensed items; 

• stock ordering and putting stock away; 

• preparation and assembly of medicinal 

products; 

• resolving queries related to prescriptions; 

• counselling patients on their prescriptions, 

and 

• carrying out the administration necessary for 

the payment of prescriptions (e.g. endorsing 

and filing prescriptions); 

Where a staff member has multiple roles (for 

example, a medicines counter assistant who 

spends 50% of their time taking in prescriptions 

and helping patients complete the exemption 

declaration and 50% of their time undertaking 

general tasks on the retail side of the pharmacy 

business), only the number of hours spent 

supporting the dispensing process may be 

counted in the staffing declaration. 

In the particular weeks covered by the declaration, 

a member of staff may have been absent for 

example on annual leave, or a period of sickness 

absence. In these circumstances the staff 

member may still be included in the declaration, 

as this is a record of the normal staffing levels for 

the pharmacy. If a member of staff leaves and the 

pharmacy is actively engaged in arranging a 

replacement for the post, that post may similarly 

be included in the declaration. However PCTs 

when monitoring staffing levels will need to be 

satisfied that the levels declared do reflect the 

normal staffing levels of the pharmacy, and if a 

staff member is not replaced for a prolonged 

period the PCT may decline to accept that post 

as counting toward the pharmacy's staffing level. 

The PCT may wish to look at payroll and other 

evidence of employment if it has concerns about 

the validity of the declaration. 

For support on making the declaration, please 

contact the PSNC Information Team (01296 

432823). 

Establishment and Practice 

Payment Top-ups 

The Establishment and Practice Payments are 

both paid monthly with the payment linked to the 

number of items dispensing by the pharmacy in 

that month. It is possible for pharmacy 

contractors to apply to their PCT for a 'top up' 

payment where the total monthly Establishment 

and/or Practice payments in relation to 

prescriptions passed for pricing between 1 April 

and 31 March in any year are less than the 

amount which would have been paid had the 

payments been calculated on an annual basis. For 

the 2006-07 financial year, this is being applied on 

a six monthly basis. 

Detailed guidance on how to make a claim and a 

template letter to submit to PCTs can be 

downloaded from the PSNC Website 

(www.psnc.org.uk/topup). 

IT Allowances 

There are a number of allowances linked to 

deploying the Electronic prescription service. All 

existing pharmacy contractors were paid two 

allowances of £1300 in December 2005 and 

February 2006 linked to deploying Release 1 of 

the service. If the pharmacy has not deployed 

Release 1 of the Service (by a date as yet to be 

determined of which three months notice will be 

given), PCTs will be able to reclaim these 

allowances. A further allowance of £1000 will be 

paid linked to a pharmacy deploying Release 2 of 

the Service. 

Once contractors are in a position to use the 

Electronic Prescription Service, they can apply to 

their PCT for a £200/month ongoing allowance. 

This is done by submitting Claim Form PPAETP1. 

If at a later date the pharmacy contractor 

becomes unable to operate the Electronic 

Prescription Service, they must inform the PCT in 

writing immediately so that payment of this 

ongoing allowance is stopped. A template letter to 

do this and Form PPAETP1 can be downloaded 

from the PSNC Website (www.psnc.org.uk/forms). 

More detailed information about the available 

allowances can be found in Part VIA of the Drug 

Tariff and online at www.psnc.org.uk/etp. 

Payment for Advanced 

and Enhanced Services 

Part VIC of the Drug Tariff provides information on 

the fee pharmacy contractors receive for providing 

advanced services and guidance on caps on the 

number of MUR’s that can be undertaken in a 

given year. Answers to frequently asked questions 

can be found online at 

www.psnc.org.uk/advanced. 

Enhanced Services are locally negotiated by LPCs 

and PCTs to meet local need. Enhanced services 

include supervised administration/consumption of 

medicines such as methadone, needle and 

syringe exchange schemes, minor ailments 

schemes and stop smoking services. More 

information about the enhanced services that 

have been commissioned in your locality is 

available from your LPC or PCT. 

Pre-registration Training 

Grant 

PCTs (England) are responsible for instructing the 

NHS Business Services Authority, Prescription 

Pricing Division to make payments in respect of 

pre-registration trainees. 

The level of the grant is currently £16,440 per 

annum. Funding for the grant is split between the 

global sum and central Department of Health 

funds. PCTs do not fund this grant. 

To trigger payment, contractors must inform their 

PCT that they have employed a pre-registration 

trainee. Payment is made in arrears so there is 

likely to be a lag time between informing the PCT 

and the payment being made via the Schedule of 

Payments. The lag time is dependent on the 

PCT's internal payment authorisation processes 

and can vary from PCT to PCT. 

There is no nationally approved form to claim this 

payment; however in response to contractor 

requests, PSNC has developed a form which can 

be used to apply to their PCT for payment of the 

Pre-Registration Training Grant. The form can be 

downloaded from the PSNC Website 

(www.psnc.org.uk/forms). A similar process is in 

place in Wales, contractors in Wales should 

contact their LHB to trigger the payment. 

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Alphabetical Guide to Prescription 

Endorsement – Quick Reference Guide 

As part of ongoing work to 

prepare for the introduction of 

high speed scanning and the 

automated processing of 

electronic prescriptions, the 

PSNC and the NHSBSA 

Prescription Pricing Division 

have worked together on the 

standardisation of prescription 

endorsements. Although some 

of the endorsements listed in 

this guide are only 

recommended at the moment, 

they are likely to become 

mandatory in the future. Please 

ensure that this guide is 

accessible to everyone working 

in your dispensary who is 

responsible for the 

endorsement of prescriptions. 

Endorsements should be 

accurate, concise and legible 

and it is essential that 

prescriptions are endorsed with 

sufficient information for the 

NHSBSA Prescription Pricing 

Division processing staff to 

correctly price prescriptions. 

If you have any queries 

regarding the correct 

endorsement for a particular 

prescription please contact the 

PSNC Information Team 

(01296 432823) or the 

Prescription Pricing Division, 

Pharmaceutical (0191 244 6828 

or 0191 203 5275). 


Product Dispensed: – 

When to Endorse? 

For a Generic Product listed in Part VIII of the Drug Tariff, reimbursement is based 

on the Drug Tariff price. The only endorsement that may be required is the pack size where 

there are multiple pack sizes listed in Part VIII of the Tariff. If an NCSO Concession has been 

granted by the Department of Health, pharmacy contractors can dispense a product which 

is more expensive than the Tariff price and will be paid based on the manufacturer’s list 

price of the endorsed product (see the NCSO Section on page 34 of this guide). 

For a Generic Product which is not listed in Part VIII of the Drug Tariff, 

reimbursement is based on the manufacturer’s list price of the endorsed product. 

Endorsement of the brand name is therefore required as well as the pack size where 

multiple pack sizes of the product are available. If no brand exists, then an endorsement of 

manufacturer/supplier is required. If the product is less common or a specially 

manufactured product, the net price (before discount) should also be endorsed. For 

extemporaneously dispensed products, the endorsement should include full details of all 

ingredients. 

For a Branded Product, the only endorsement required is the pack size where multiple 

pack sizes of the product are available. If the product is less common or a specially 

manufactured product, the net price (before discount) should also be endorsed. 

For an Appliance prescribed generically and only listed generically in the Tariff 

(e.g. Absorbent Lint BPC), the only endorsement required is the pack size where multiple 

pack sizes of the product are available. Reimbursement is based on the Drug Tariff Part IX 

Price. 

For an Appliance prescribed generically but listed by Brand or Manufacturer’s 

Name in the Tariff, endorse with the brand or manufacturers name as listed in the Tariff. 

The pack size need only be endorsed where there are multiple pack sizes of the product 

listed in the Tariff. Reimbursement is based on the Drug Tariff Part IX Price. 

For an Appliance prescribed by brand or manufacturer’s name, the only 

endorsement required is pack size where there are multiple pack sizes of the product listed 

in the Tariff. Reimbursement is based on the Drug Tariff Part IX Price. In the case of elastic 

hosiery and trusses, a description of the generic product must be provided.

Endorsement 

Category Uses and Restrictions Reference Requirement 

Additional item Additional item has been dispensed when the prescribed product does not contain an administration 

mechanism, for example, Part IXA Applicator Type 1 or 2, Part IXA Dropper, and also a diluent dispensed 

Brand name Required when the product is dispensed against a generic order for a product not in Part VIII. 

See also Price and Supplier. 

Part II clause 9B 

Broken Bulk Should only be used if the quantity ordered cannot be readily disposed of during the following six months. Drug Tariff 

Applies to drugs, incontinence and stoma appliances in Part IXB and IXC and chemical reagents other Part II, Clause 11 The pack size 

than items supplied in special containers. Broken Bulk is not allowed on Part VIII Category E supplied must 

products but may be paid on the ingredients. also be endorsed. 

NB: This should not be endorsed automatically by pharmacy systems. Only endorse BB when it is clear 

that the remainder of the pack will not be easily disposed of. 

Calendar packs Payment for manufacturer’s calendar packs will be based on the smallest pack size available when one Drug Tariff Expressed as 

containing more than or a number of such packs are ordered (e.g. “1 pack” ordered). Part II Clause 10C(ii) ratio of quantity 

one months supply Some manufacturer’s packs contain more than one monthly cycle. If prescriptions ordering three or more Dispensed 

such packs are not endorsed clearly with the total quantity dispensed the prescription will be returned over the pack size 

to the contractor for clarification. (e.g. “3 packs” ordered). 

See also Original Pack, Pack Size and Quantity. 

e.g. 28/56 

Discount Not Deducted Contractors are only required to endorse 'DNG' if no discount has been received in obtaining unlicensed Drug Tariff 

medicines including products from specials manufacturers. Part II 

‘ZD’ endorsements will be ignored. 

Extemporaneously To claim an extemporaneous dispensing additional fee. Not needed for preparations in Part VIII Category E Drug Tariff 

dispensed of the Drug Tariff. Part IIIA 2A 

Prescriptions for Extemporaneously Dispensed products should also be fully endorsed with details of 

Hosiery To price your prescription, NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division processing staff need sufficient information Drug Tariff 

about the product being dispensed. As a general rule, prescriptions for hosiery should include information Part IXA 

on the Compression Class, Article style, Quantity and Knit. 

Made to measure Elastic hosiery – garments made to patient’s measurements. If appropriate 

See also Measured and Fitted. 

Instalment Dispensing on In England, Buprenorphine, Diazepam and Schedule 2 Controlled Drugs used for the treatment of addiction, 

Form FP10 MDA can be prescribed on an FP10MDA form. The form must be endorsed with the date, preparation, quantity 

supplied and initialled on every instalment dispensing to receive the correct payment. The period of 

treatment must not exceed 14 days & the prescriber must specify the number of instalments to be in the relevant 

dispensed and the interval between each instalment on the prescription. field provided 

See page 44 for detailed guidance. 

Item Not Dispensed Where an item has not been dispensed, an ND endorsement should be made immediately adjacent 

to the prescribed product. 

 

Limited Stability Where a preparation which required the addition of a vehicle/diluent by the pharmacy contractor results Drug Tariff 

in a liquid of stability of less than 14 days, and for pharmaceutical reasons necessitates supply in more Part IIIA 2D 

A list of Limited Stability items can be found in page 38 of this booklet. liquid of stability of 

less than 14 days. 

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Alphabetical Guide to Prescription 

Endorsement – Quick Reference Guide 


Endorsement 


‘Measured & Fitted’ Elastic hosiery/trusses requiring measurement. Drug Tariff 

See also Hosiery and Trusses Part IIIA 2B(a)/(b) 

NCSO No Cheaper Stock Obtainable. Where the DH have agreed that a preparation in Part VIII of the Drug Tariff Drug Tariff 

is in short supply and not available at the fixed Drug Tariff price. Part II Clause 9C 

Contractors should not endorse NCSO unless they have made all reasonable efforts to obtain the product 

at the appropriate price but have not succeeded. 

press and on the NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division and PSNC Websites. 

 

Original Pack The use of ‘OP’ by either prescriber or pharmacist is to be discouraged since its interpretation is imprecise. The term ‘O.P.’ 

should not be used 

in endorsements 

Out of Pocket Expenses Expenses incurred in exceptional circumstances when obtaining an item not included in Drug Tariff Part VIII Drug Tariff 

Category A and M , Part IXA and Part IXR. Part II Clause 12. 

Endorsements are required for each prescription item where a claim is made. In addition the number of 

claims and the total value of these claims should be declared each month on the FP34C submission form. 

 

Pack size Only to be used for products supplied where the supplier lists more than one pack size or where there are Drug Tariff Expressed as ratio of 

multiple pack sizes listed in the Drug Tariff. Part II Clause 9B ‘Quantity 

In the absence of an endorsement reimbursement will be calculated on the basis of the price for the & Part VIII Note 2 over the Pack Size 

pack size listed in Part VII of the Drug Tariff. If the product is not included in Part VII then the pack size will be 

assessed in the following order using (i) a pack size equal to the quantity or (ii) the next largest pack size to 

the quantity or (iii) the largest pack size available. 

See also Calendar packs containing more than one months supply and Original Pack. 

e.g. 28/56 

Prescriber approved Reserved for specific arrangements as announced in PSNC Community Pharmacy News. Does not conflict 

with PC/PNC protocols. Initial & Date 

Prescriber contacted Missing drug strength and/or quantity as specified by prescriber to be endorsed with initials and date. FPN 114 

See BNF p2 

as appropriate 

 

Prescriber Not Contacted Missing drug strength and/or quantity where the prescriber cannot be contacted, the pharmacist may FPN 114 

supply sufficient to complete up to 5 days treatment (with the exceptions as outlined in the BNF) See BNF p2 Initial & Date 

Price The net price (before discount) needs to be endorsed on prescriptions for less common products or Drug Tariff 

‘special’ items. The price must also be endorsed on the prescriptions for certain appliances where Part II Clause 9B 

specifically required in the Drug Tariff Part IX. Drug Tariff 

See also brand name. Part IX 

Quantity to be dispensed. Only required where a contractor supplies a quantity at variance with that ordered or where a drug Part II Clause 10 Expressed as ratio of 

supplied is a Calendar Pack and the pharmacist dispenses the exact quantity ordered which differs Quantity 

from the pack size. over the Pack Size 

See also pack size, Calendar packs containing more than one months supply and Original Pack. e.g. 28/56 

RC Rebate claimed. Drug Tariff ‘rebate claimed’ 

If alcohol (96%), rectified spirit (ethanol 90%) or any other dilute ethanol is prescribed as an ingredient 

of a medicine for internal use, the price of the duty paid alcohol will be paid. If the duty has been reclaimed, 

endorse the prescription ‘rebate claimed’ and the price will be calculated on that of duty-free alcohol. 

Part VIII Note 7.2

Endorsement 


Supplier Manufacturer or supplier or wholesaler to be endorsed if generic and not included in Part VIII or if branded Drug Tariff 

product is less common (eg. not listed in C&D Price List). 

See also Ingredients, Pack size, Price, and brand name. 

Part II Clause 9B 

Trusses Single or double, and side if single. Drug Tariff 

Position, eg. Inguinal, Scrotal Part IXA 

Type, eg. Spring truss, Elastic band truss. 

See also Measured and Fitted. 

Endorsements that can only be made by a Prescriber 

Category Uses and Restrictions Reference 

Prescriber 

Endorsement 

Requirement 

ACBS Prescriptions issued in accordance with the advice of the Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances Drug Tariff 

and endorsed ‘ACBS’ by the prescriber will not normally be investigated. If not endorsed ACBS by the 

prescriber and the product may be prescribed on an NHS prescription, the prescription will still be passed 

for payment by the NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division. 

Part XV 

Female Symbol If the prescription is for contraceptive purposes and the prescriber has marked the item with the Drug Tariff 

female symbol (or endorsed the item in another way which makes it clear that the prescription is for Part XVI 10 

contraceptive purposes) a prescription charge should not be levied. 

Or similar 

SLS Selected List Scheme. If not endorsed ‘SLS’ by prescriber, the prescription will be disallowed. Drug Tariff 

Part XVIIIB 

 

Please note that some aspects of the reimbursement arrangements are under review, for up to date information please see the PSNC (www.psnc.org.uk) or 

the NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division websites (www.ppa.org.uk). 

Support with Prescription Endorsement 

PSNC Information Team: 01296 432823 

Prescription Pricing Division, Pharmaceutical: 0191 244 6828/203 5275 

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FP10MDA Dispensing Endorsement 

Guidance 

The NHSBSA PPD has published the following guidance on the dispensing, 

endorsing and reimbursement arrangements for FP10MDA prescriptions. 

This guidance is reproduced in this guide with their permission. 

The requirements for the supply of controlled drugs by instalments in England 

are that: 

• FP10MDA prescription forms must be used for instalment prescribing, 

• the period of treatment is not to exceed 14 days, 

• the prescriber must specify the number of instalments to be dispensed 

and the interval between each instalment. 

• only Schedule 2 Controlled Drugs plus buprenorphine and diazepam can 

be prescribed in instalments on an FP10MDA prescription. 

Prescribers can use a number of ways to convey their instalment 

instructions, such as computer generated grids of instalment dates, rubber 

stamps or handwritten instructions. It would be impossible to give examples 

of all scenarios, phrases and situations and what the resultant acceptable 

endorsements would be but the basic principle to remember is that 

contractors will be paid based on what has been prescribed. 

Example 1 

Prescriber has indicated 

instalments at intervals less 

frequently than daily 

Dispenser endorses the 

total number of instalments 

specified by the prescriber 

minus any missed 

instalments 


Remuneration 

(as set out in Drug Tariff Part IIIA) 

All prescription items attract a Professional Fee. An additional fee is also 

payable for controlled drugs in Schedules 2 or 3 of the Misuse of Drugs 

Regulations 2001. For controlled drugs supplied by instalments, these 

dispensing fees will be paid for each separate instalment as specified by the 

prescriber that has been dispensed. PCTs may have local payment 

arrangements in place for supervising the consumption of daily instalments. 

Dispensing Endorsements 

Dispensers should complete the right hand side of the form with details of 

each separate instalment specified by the prescriber that has been 

dispensed. Where instalments are prescribed at intervals less frequently than 

daily and the prescriber has not requested that the product should be 

dispensed into individual daily dose containers and supplied in advance, 

such as in example 1, only one set of fees will apply per instalment. This is 

because, although the prescriber has stated 40ml daily, the prescriber has 

not specified that the product should be “dispensed in daily dose containers 

in advance”. 

Where daily instalments have 

not been specified by the 

prescriber, dispensers should 

endorse the total amount 

supplied on the day as 

specified by the prescriber.

Example 2 Where daily 

instalments have 

been specified 

to be supplied in 

advance by the 

prescriber and 

the dispenser 

has supplied the 

product in daily 

Prescriber has requested 

dose containers, 

daily instalments and 

the 

supply in advance 

endorsement 

should indicate 

that separate 


instalments were 


supplied. The 


endorsement 


should clearly 

instalments 

mark the date of 

supply together 

with the 

instalment date. 

Example 3 


supervised daily doses 





instalments 

Where the 

prescriber has 

specified 

supervised 

consumption a 

fee can be 

claimed for both 

the supervised 

dose and the 

remainder taken 

away in 

advance. 

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FP10MDA Dispensing Endorsement 

Guidance 

In some situations the prescriber will request daily instalments to be 

dispensed but supplied in advance, for example to cover when the pharmacy 

is closed or to accommodate when the patient is unable to collect their 

medicine. If the prescriber has requested, and the dispenser has dispensed 

daily doses into separate containers and endorsed the prescription as 

illustrated in example 2, then the dispensing fees will also be applied to the 

instalments supplied in advance. If the advance instalments were not 

specified to be dispensed separately by the prescriber and therefore have 

been supplied in one bottle/pack (e.g. if 120ml was supplied instead of 3 x 

40ml), then the prescription should be endorsed as illustrated in example 1. 

Supervised Consumption 

Where the prescriber has requested supervised consumption and the patient 

has also taken away an instalment, for example to cover a day where the 

pharmacy is closed, two fees may be claimed for the supply on that day (see 

example 3). However, if the advance supply covers more than one day, for 

example to cover a Sunday and Bank Holiday, then only one fee would be 

applicable for the total advance supply (see example 4), unless the prescriber 

has also specified that the product should be supplied in separate daily dose 

containers in advance. If so, then a fee would apply for the supervised dose 

and for each of the advance daily doses that have been dispensed (see 

example 5). Remuneration arrangements for supervision may also be paid 

locally by PCTs. 

Example 4 


supervised consumption 

and supply to cover more 

than one day 





instalments 


Points to Remember 

• A dispensing fee and additional schedule 2 or 3 controlled drug fee 

(where appropriate) will be paid for each instalment specified by the 

prescriber that has been dispensed. 

• Where the prescriber has requested instalments at daily intervals in 

separate containers and specified that supply can be made in advance, 

and the dispenser has supplied these instalments separately and 

endorsed the prescription as detailed above, then the fees will also be 

applied to the instalments supplied in advance. 

• Where prescribers indicate supply by instalments at intervals less 

frequent than daily, dispensers should endorse the total amount supplied 

on the day specified by the prescriber. 

• Where the prescriber has indicated supervised consumption or observed 

self-administration, a fee may be claimed for both the supervised 

instalment and for any instalments taken away in advance. If the 

prescriber has also indicated that the take-home supply should be 

dispensed in daily dose containers, a fee may be claimed for each 

container dispensed. 

• If a prescriber has ordered more than fourteen instalments, then the lines 

on the right hand side of the prescription form can be split to allow all the 

instalments to be endorsed. 

Where the prescriber 

has requested 

supervised 

consumption on 

days of collection, a 

fee can be claimed 

for the supervised 

dose and for the 

remainder taken 

away. Please note 

that where the 

prescriber has not 

indicated advance 

dispensing of 

individual daily dose 

containers, only one 

fee can be claimed 

for the take away 

dose(s) regardless of 

whether they have 

been dispensed in 

separate containers.

Example 5 


supervised consumption 

and supply in daily dose 

containers in advance 





instalments 

This guidance has been published by the NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division. 

The Welsh Assembly Government has confirmed that this guidance applies in principle in Wales. 

Please note that in Wales, Schedule 2, 3, 4 and 5 Controlled Drugs can be prescribed in instalments on Form WP10MDA 

Where the 

prescriber has 

requested 

supervised 

consumption 

and for the 

pharmacist to 

dispense in daily 

dose containers 

in advance, a 

fee can be 

claimed for the 

supervised dose 

and each of the 

advance daily 

doses that have 

been supplied. 

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How Much Does the Patient Pay? 

Part XVI of the Drug Tariff, Section 11, Notes on Charges Payable, lists the rules which govern single prescription charges and multiple prescription charges. 

Section 11 is reproduced below. 

Notes on the Number of Charges Payable 

Single Prescription Charge Payable 

Unless the patient claims exemption, a single prescription 

charge is payable where: 

� The same drug or preparation is supplied in more than one 

container. 

� Different strengths of the same drug are ordered as 

separate prescriptions on the same prescription form. 

� More than one appliance of the same type (other than 

hosiery*) is supplied. 

� A set of parts making up a complete appliance is supplied. 

� Drugs are supplied in a powder form with a solvent separate 

for subsequent admixing. 

� A drug is supplied with a dropper, throat brush or vaginal 

applicator. 

� Several flavours of the same preparation are supplied. 

The following list of products is not intended to be exhaustive. For information on the number of prescription charges that should be levied for a particular 

product or combination of products, please contact the PSNC Information Team (01296 432823). 

A 


Number of Number of Number of 

professional patient no charges 

fees charges 

Absorbent Cotton 25g 

Absorben Lint 25g 

Absorbent Gauze 3m 

3 3 Nil 

Actinac Lotion (Power & Solvent) 2 1 1 

Adizem SR Caps 120mg 

Adizem SR Tabs 120mg 

2 2 Nil 

Ametop Gel 4% Dispensing Pack 

(Contains 12 Tubes 1.5g Gel & 24 

Opsite Flexigrid Dressings 6cm x 7 cm 2 2 Nil 

Astra Tech Lofric Male Nelaton Catheter 12ch 

Trident TI Short Tube Leg Bag 350ml 

Simpla Night Drainage Bag 2L 

3 3 Nil 

Atrovent Aerocaps & Aerohaler 

Atrovent Aerocaps Refill Pack(s) 

1 1 Nil 

B 

Multiple Prescription Charges 

Payable 

More than one prescription charge is payable where: 

� Different drugs, types of dressings or appliances are 

supplied. 

� Different formulations or presentations of the same drug or 

preparation are prescribed and supplied. 

� Additional parts are supplied together with a complete set 

of apparatus or additional dressing(s) together with a 

dressing pack. 

� More than one piece of elastic hosiery* is supplied. 

*Anklet, legging, knee cap, below knee, above knee or thigh 

stocking. 



fees charges 

Bach Remedies eg 4 assorted remedies 4 4 Nil 

Bandage Crepe 5cm 

Bandage Crepe 7.5cm 

Bandage Crepe 5cm 

Bandage W.O.W. 2.5cm 

2 1 1 

2 2 Nil 

Bazuka Gel with Applicator 1 1 Nil 

Becodiscs with Diskhaler 100mcg 

Becodiscs Refill Pack 100mcg 

Betnovate Cream 

Betnovate Ointment 

Betnovate Ointment 

Betnovate RD Ointment 

1 1 Nil 

2 2 Nil 

2 1 1 

Binovum 2 Nil 2 

Biotene Oralbalance Dry Mouth Saliva Replacement Gel 1 1 Nil 

Biotene Oralbalance Dry Mouth System 3 3 Nil

C 



fees charges 

Canesten Cream Combi (Clotrimazole Cream 

2% and Clotrimazole Cream 10%) 2 1 1 

Canesten Oral & Cream Duo 2 2 Nil 

Choragon Injection 

(5000 unit ampoule with solvent) 2 1 1 

Climagest Tablets 1mg 2 2 Nil 

Climagest Tablets 2mg 2 2 Nil 

Climagest Tablets 1mg 

Climagest Tablets 2 mg 

4 2 2 

Climagest Tablets 1mg 

Climaval Tablets 1mg 

2 2 Nil 

Climesse Tablets 1 1 Nil 

Clinorette Tablets 2 2 Nil 

Comfifast Easywrap Socks (2 Pairs) 1 1 Nil 

Compression Linter Pack 1 1 Nil 

Confidence Rings Starter Pack (1 x Regular 1 x Firm) 1 1 Nil 

Covermark Classic Foundation – available 

in 10 shades – ordered as eg 3 shades 3 1 2 

Cyclo-Progynova Tablets 2 2 Nil 

Cylco-Progynova 1mg Tablets 

Cyclo-Progynova 2mg Tablets 4 3 1 

D 

Dermol 200 Shower Emollient 

Dermol 500 Lotion (Aqueous) 

2 1 1 

Diabact UBT 1 1 Nil 

Didronel PMO 90 Day Treatment Pack 2 2 Nil 

Didronel PMO 90 Day Treatment Pack 

Cacit Tabs 

Diamorphine 500mg injection ampoules 

Water for Injection 

2 2 Nil 

2 1 1 

Dioralyte Natural Sachets 

Dioralyte Blackcurrant Sachets 

Dioralyte Citrus Sachets 

3 1 2 

Dress-It Sterile Dressing Pack 

(Complete pack containing 1 paper towel, 1 

disposable bag, 4 softswabs 12 ply, 1 Pair Vitrex 

Gloves 1 Absorbent Pad, 1 Sterile Field) 1 1 Nil 

Duphaston HRT 1 1 Nil 

E 



fees charges 

Ecostatin Twin Pack 2 2 Nil 

Elastic Hosiery – Class 2 Thigh Stocking (1 Stocking) 1 1 Nil 

Elastic Hosiery – Class 2 Stockings (1 Pair) 1 2 Nil 

Elastic Hosiery – Class 2 Knee Caps (2 Pairs) 1 4 Nil 

Elastic Hosiery – Suspenders (1 Pair) 1 1 Nil 

Elena's Day Cream & Night Cream 2 2 Nil 

Elleste Duet Conti Tablets 1 1 Nil 

Elleste Duet Tablets 1mg 2 2 Nil 

Elleste Duet Tablets 2mg 2 2 Nil 

Elleste Solo MX 40 Patches 1 1 Nil 

Enmix Plus Commence (contains 4 flavours of 

Ensure Plus Milkshake-style, 2 flavours of 

Ensure Plus Yoghurt-style and 4 flavours of 

Enlive Plus) 10 3 7 

Ensure Liquid Feed (Vanilla) 

Ensure Plus Liquid Feed (Vanilla) 

2 2 Nil 

Ensure Plus Liquid Feed (Vanilla) 

Ensure Plus Liquid Feed (Peach) 

2 1 1 

Entocort Enema 2mg/100ml 2 1 1 

Epipen Auto-injector 1 1 Nil 

Estracombi TTS (one month pack – 4 Estraderm 

50 patches, 4 Estragest Patches / 3 month 

pack – 12 Estraderm 50 Patches, 12 

Estragest Patches) 2 2 Nil 

Estracombi TTS Patches 

Estraderm TTS 50 Patches 

2 2 Nil 



3 2 1 



3 2 1 

Estraderm TTS Patches 1 1 Nil 

Estraderm MX 25 Patches 1 1 Nil 

Evorel '25' Patches 1 1 Nil 

Evorel Conti Transdermal Patches 1 1 Nil 

Evorel Sequi (4 Evorel 50/4 Evorel Conti) 2 2 Nil 

F 

Femapak 40 (Tablets and Patches) 2 2 Nil 

Femapak 80 (Tablets and Patches) 2 2 Nil 

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fees charges 

Femoston-Conti Tab 1 1 Nil 

Femoston 1/10 Tablets 2 2 Nil 

Femoston 2/10 Tablets 2 2 Nil 

Femoston 2/10 Tablets 

Zumenon Tablets 2mg 

3 2 1 

FemSeven Conti 1 1 Nil 

FemSeven Sequi 2 2 Nil 

FemTab Sequi 2 2 Nil 

Fortijuice Starter Pack 4 1 3 

Fortisip Assorted Flavours (10 Flavours) 10 1 9 

Fortisip Protein Starter Pack 4 1 3 

Fortisip Range Starter Pack 10 3 7 

Fresubin Energy Liquid (3 flavours) 3 1 2 

G 

Germoloids Suppositories and Ointment Duo Pack 2 2 Nil 

Gyno-Daktarin Combipack 2 2 Nil 

Gyno-Pevaryl 150 Combi Pack 

(Pessaries and Cream) 

2 2 Nil 

H 

Helicobacter Test INFAI 1 1 Nil 

Hytrin BPH Starter Pack (1mg/2mg/5mg) 3 1 2 

Hytrin Starter Pack 2 1 1 

I 

Indivina 1mg/2.5mg Tablets 1 1 Nil 

Indivina 1mg/5mg Tablets 1 1 Nil 

Indivina 2mg/5mg Tablets 1 1 Nil 

Indivina 1mg/2.5mg Tablets 

Indivina 1mg/5mg Tablets 

2 1 1 

Imigran Subject Pre-fill Syringe 

6mg/0.5ml with Pen Injector 

Imigran Subject Pre-fill Syringe 

1 1 Nil 

6mg/0.5ml with Pen Injector 

Imigran Subject Refill Pack 6mg/0.5 Cartridge 

1 1 NIl 

Intal Spincaps 

Intal Spinhaler Insufflator 

2 2 Nil 

J 



fees charges 

Jevity Liquid Feed 

Jevity Plus Plus Liquid Feed 

Jobst Ulcer Care Medicinal Stocking and 

2 2 Nil 

Compression Liner 1 1 Nil 

Jobst Elvarex Armsleeve to Axilla with Gauntlet 

With 10 ‘1 finger 20-25mmhg’ 

Juvela Bread 

2 1 1 

Juvela Bread Rolls 

Juvela Mix 

3 3 Nil 

K 

K-Four Multi Layer Compression Bandage Kit 5 5 Nil 

Kliofem Tablets 1 1 Nil 

Kliovance Tablets 1 1 Nil 

K 

Livial Tablets 1 1 Nil 

Logynon 3 Nil 3 

Logynon ED 4 Nil 4 

M 

Medical Stocking and Liner 1 1 Nil 

Medical Stocking and Liner 

Compression Liner Pack 

2 2 Nil 

Migraleve Tablets Complete (12, 24 or 48) 2 2 Nil 

Migraleve Tablets Pink 1 1 Nil 

Migraleve Tablets Yellow 1 1 Nil 

Migraleve Tablets Pink 

Migraleve Tablets Yellow 

Migraleve Tablets Complete 

Migraleve Tablets Pink Pack 

Migraleve Tablets Complete 

Migraleve Tablets Yellow Pack 

N 

2 2 Nil 

2 2 Nil 

2 2 Nil 

Napratec Combination Pack Tablets 2 2 Nil 

NeoRecormon 10,000units/0.6ml 

Solution for Injection Pre-filled Syringe 1 1 Nil 

NeoRecormon 100,000unit powder and 

Solvent for Solution for Injection Pre-filled 2 1 1 

Disposable Injection



fees charges 

Neupro Transdermal Patches Starter Pack 4 1 3 

Nicorette Inhalator Starter Pack 10mg 1 1 Nil 

Nicorette Inhalator Starter Pack 10mg 

Nicorette Inhalator Refill Pack 10mg 

1 1 Nil 

Norprolac Starter Pack 2 1 1 

Novofem Tablets 2 2 Nil 

Nuvelle Tablets 2 2 Nil 

Nuvelle Continuous Tabs (2mg/1mg) 1 1 Nil 

O 

Ortho-Gynest Cream with Applicator 2 1 1 

Ostomy Products – Complete Appliance 1 1 Nil 

Ostomy Product – Spare Part 1 1 Nil 

Ostomy Product – Complete Appliance 

Ostomy Product – Spare Part 

P 

2 2 Nil 

Pabrinex Intramuscular High Potency 2 2 Nil 

Pabrinex Intravenous High Potency 2 2 Nil 

Paludrine/Avloclor Tablets Anti-malarial 

Travel Pack 100mg/250mg 2 2 Nil 

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Eye Drops 1% 

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Eye Drops 2% 

Portable Urinal 

Spare Sheaths 

Prednisolone Tablets 1mg 

Prednisolone (Enteric-coated) Tablets 2.5mg 

2 1 1 

2 2 Nil 

2 2 Nil 

Premique Tablets 1 1 Nil 

Premique Cycle Tablets 2 2 Nil 

Premique Cycle Tablets 

Premarin Tablets 0.625mg 

2 2 Nil 

Prempak-C Tablets 0.625mg 2 2 Nl 

Prempak-C Tablets 1.25mg 2 2 Nil 

Prempak-C Tablets 0.625 + 1.25 3 2 1 

Prempak-C Tablets 0.625mg 

Premarin Tablets 0.625mg 

2 2 Nil 

Profore Multi Layer Compression Bandage 

Kit up to 18cm Ankle Circumference 5 5 Nil 



fees charges 


Kit up to 18cm-25cm Ankle Circumference 5 5 Nil 


Kit 25cm-30cm Ankle Circumference 4 4 Nil 


Kit above 30cm Ankle Circumference 5 5 Nil 

Profore Latex Free Multi-layer Compression Bandage 

Kit 18cm-25cm Ankle Circumference 

5 5 Nil 

Profore Lite Multi-layer Compression Bandage Kit 4 4 Nil 

Profore Lite Latex Free Multi-layer Compression 

Bandage Kit 

4 4 Nil 

ProGuide Multi Layer Compression Bandage 






Prostrap SR Injection (contains a vial of the 

active ingredient and a syringe containing 

the diluent) 2 1 1 

Progynova Tablets 1 1 1 

Prothiaden Capsules 25mg 

Prothiaden Capsules 75mg 

2 2 Nil 

Pylobactell Diagnostic Test 1 1 Nil 

R 

Rabies Vaccine Powder and Solvent For Suspension 

For Injection(Sanofi Pasteur MSD Ltd) Vaccine 2 1 1 

Requip Tablets 1mg 1 1 Nil 

Requip Starter Pack (including 42 x 250mcg 

tablets; 42 x 500mcg; 21 x 1mg tablets) 3 1 2 

Requip Follow-on Pack (including 42 x 500mcg 

tablets; 42 x 1mg; 63 x 2mg) 3 1 2 

S 

Spiriva Capsules 18mcg 1 1 Nil 

Spiriva Capsules 18mcg 

Spiriva Combopack (capsules and device) 

1 1 Nil 

Suspenders (1 Pair) 1 1 Nil 

Suspenders Belt 1 1 Nil 

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Synalar Cream 

Synalar Ointment 




fees charges 

2 2 Nil 

Synphase Tablets 2 Nil 2 

System 4 multi layer compression bandage 

kit 18cm-25cm ankle circumference 5 5 Nil 

T 

Trasicor Tablets 

Slow Trasicor Tablets 

2 2 Nil 

Tridestra Tablets 3 2 1 

Trinordiol Tablets 3 Nil 3 

Trinovum Tablets 3 Nil 3 

Triptafen-M Tablets 

Triptafen Tablets 

2 1 1 

Trisequens Tablets 3 2 1 

Tubifast Socks – 2 pairs 1 1 Nil 

Tubifast Tights – 2 pairs 1 1 Nil 

U 

Ultra Four Reduced Compression multi 

layer compression bandage kit 4 4 Nil 

Ultra Four multi layer compression bandage 

kit up to 18cm ankle circumference 5 5 Nil 

Ultra Four multi layer compression bandage 

kit 18cm-25cm ankle circumference 5 5 Nil 

Prescription Charges in Wales 

On the 1st April 2007, prescription charges were abolished 

for people living in Wales. 

Patients with WP10 prescriptions or FP10 prescriptions and a Welsh 

prescription charge entitlement card will not have to pay for their 

prescriptions at Welsh pharmacies. Patients who present FP10 

prescriptions in Wales without an entitlement card will be subject to a 

prescription charge at the English rate, currently £6.85 per item unless 

the patient is entitled to exemption. 

Exemption certificates are available on application to the BSC for those 

patients who are exempt on medical or maternity grounds and would 

prefer to have their prescription dispensed outside of Wales. In 

England, all prescriptions, including Welsh WP10 prescriptions are 

subject to the standard prescription charge unless the patient is entitled 

to exemption. 

V 



fees charges 

Verrugon Complete (6g Verrugon Ointment, 

6 self adhesive felt corn rings and 6 

waterproof adhesive discs) 1 1 Nil 

W 

Warfarin Tablets 1mg 

Warfarin Tablets 3mg 

Z 

Zantac Tablets 150mg 

Zantac Tablets 300mg 

2 1 1 

2 1 1 

Zineryt Lotion with Applicator 1 1 Nil 

Zoladex Implant 

Zoladex LA Implant 

Zomig 2.5mg Tablets 

Zomig orodispersible 2.5mg Tablets 

2 1 1 

2 2 Nil 

Zumenon 1 1 Nil 

Patients in possession of a Welsh pre-payment certificate, which is still 

valid after April 2007, are entitled to claim a refund for unexpired 

months from the Business Services Centre which issued the Certificate. 

Pre-payment certificates will no longer be available for Welsh patients. 

Pre-payment certificates issued in England for patients registered with a 

GP contracted to an English PCT are still valid in Wales when presented 

with an FP10 prescription. 

Patients presenting a Welsh prescription form (WP10 series) at a 

pharmacy in Wales no longer have to sign the reverse of the 

prescription form to prove exemption from charge. Patients presenting 

English prescription forms continue to be required to make the 

declaration.


Exemption Status Proof Required Where and how to get Proof 

Full-time students Evidence that should be shown is proof of the patient’s date of birth (see above) and proof that the The patient’s school, college, university 

aged 16, 17 or 18 who 

are in full-time education 

patient is a full-time student (e.g. Student Card or letter from school/college). or local education authority. 

Patients who have a • Pregnant women and those who have had a baby in the last 12 months get free prescriptions To obtain a maternity exemption certificate, 

valid maternity exemption if they have a valid maternity exemption certificate. patients should complete Form FW6 

certificate • If a pregnancy ends in a miscarriage, the maternity exemption certificate ceases to be valid. which is available from GPs, 

• If a woman has had a stillbirth, she will still have entitlement to exemption from NHS prescription Midwifes and health visitors. 

charges up to 12 months after the stillbirth. Generally, the patient will still hold an NHS Maternity The GP, Midwife or Health professional 

Exemption Certificate; this is acceptable as evidence of exemption until the date of expiry. will then sign the form and send 

The patient should also have a certificate of stillbirth but is unlikely to carry it with her. 

• If the patient is distressed or hesitant, remember that the patient is not obliged to produce evidence. 

Simply mark the ‘Evidence not seen’ box. 

it off to the NHSBSA. 

Patients who have To claim exemption under this category, it is necessary for the patient to have a valid medical To obtain a medical exemption certificate 

a valid medical exemption exemption certificate, not simply a medical condition. The list of conditions which would entitle a (MEDEX), patients should complete 

certificate patient to a medical exemption certificate can be found in Part XVI of the Drug Tariff. Form FP92A which is available 

Medical exemption certificates are typically, although not uniformly valid for 5 years. from GP surgeries. The GP is 

required to sign the form and send 

it off to the NHSBSA. 

Patients who have a Appropriate evidence of exemption would be the certificate itself. Patients can obtain a prescription pre-payment 

valid prescription NB. Patients may backdate their PPC up to one month from the date that they apply. If the patient certificate by completing Form FP95 which 

pre-payment certificate intends to buy a PPC, they should be asked to pay for their prescription, provided with the FP57 is available from pharmacies and doctors 

Receipt and advised on how to obtain a refund. surgeries. Alternatively patients can order a 

(Pharmacies can obtain copies of Form FP95 from their PCT) PCC over the telephone with a credit or debit 

card (0845 850 0030) or on the internet 

(www.ppa.org.uk/ppc). 

Some pharmacies are registered to sell 

PPC’s directly. 

The patient is named Appropriate evidence of exemption would be the certificate itself. Patients may claim for help with help costs 

on a current HC2 Patients who are not entitled to help with health costs under any other category may apply under the NHS Low Income Scheme using 

charges certificate for help under the NHS Low Income Scheme. Patients can receive either an HC2 (full help) or HC3 Form HC1, obtainable from Jobcentre Plus 

(partial help) certificate. HC3 certificates cannot be used to claim exemption from prescription charges. Office or by calling 0845 850 1166. HC1 

forms may also be available from the local 

hospital, dentist, optician or GP surgery 

Pharmacies can obtain copies of Form HC1 

by calling the DH publications order line 

(08701 555 455). 

The patient or his/her Not all patients receiving tax credits are entitled to free prescriptions – those patients that are Exemption certificate sent automatically to 

Partner is entitled to, entitled are automatically sent an ‘NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate’ by the NHSBSA. eligible patients. 

or named on, a valid Patients who are unsure as to whether they 

NHS Tax Credit (TC) Appropriate proof of exemption would be the NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate. are entitled to help with health costs via tax 

Exemption Certificate credits, can contact HM Revenue and 

Customs for support: 0845 300 3900 

The patient or his/her Note some letters and documents issued by the DWP about income support, while relating to the patient Their Jobcentre Plus Office 

partner is getting (or their partner) do not show dates of entitlement therefore these are not acceptable evidence. 

Income Support (IS) Entitlement to income support may stop at any time and evidence is only acceptable where it confirms 

receipt of income support on the date the patient signs the prescription form. 

An entitlement letter from the Jobcentre Plus Office would be appropriate evidence of exemption. 

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Exemption Status Proof Required Where and how to get Proof 

The patient or his/her Note there are two types of Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), income based and contribution based. Their Jobcentre Plus Office 

partner is getting Only receipt of income based JSA entitles patients to free prescriptions. 

income based JSA is paid by giro cheque or ACT two weeks in arrears so patients may not have evidence. 

Jobseeker’s Allowance A letter from the DSS/patient’s local job centre that states their entitlement would be appropriate evidence. 

(JSA(IB)) The letter must confirm that the patient was entitled to free prescriptions on the date the patient 

completed the exemption declaration. 

The patient or his/her A letter from the DSS/patient’s local job centre that states their entitlement. Their Jobcentre Plus Office 

partner is getting Pension N.B. The letter must confirm that the patient was entitled to free prescriptions on the date the 

Credit Guarantee Credit patient completed the exemption declaration. 

(PCGC) . 

The patient is a war Appropriate proof of exemption would be a war pension exemption certificate Patients can apply for a war pension 

pensioner holding a war exemption certificate by writing to 

pension exemption certificate The Veterans Agency, Norcross, 

and the prescription is for Blackpool FY5 3WP. 

the accepted disablement Or telephoning 0800 169 2277. 

➢ Receiving incapacity benefit or the contribution based Jobseeker’s 

allowance would not entitle a patient to exemption from prescription 

charges. 

➢ Asylum seekers have to pay for their prescriptions unless they are 

entitled to exemption from prescription charges. Asylum seekers who are 

supported by the National Asylum Support Service (NASS) are 

automatically sent an NHS Low Income Scheme HC2 certificate which 

entitles them to full help with help costs including free prescriptions. 

Alternatively patients can apply for support using the HC1 application 

form. 

➢ Following the introduction of the Civil Partnership Act, same sex-couples 

who have entered into a civil partnership agreement are entitled to state 

benefits as a couple and are therefore able to obtain help with health 

costs as a couple. 

➢ Information on help with health costs is available in leaflet HC11 (TC) 

which is available by calling 08701 555 455 or from the Department of 

Health Website. 

Point of Dispensing Exemption Check Guide 

A useful reference to support checking patients exemption status is the 

NHS Counter Fraud & Security Management Service guide to ‘Point of 

Dispensing Checks’. It contains detailed guidance on the NHS 

prescription charge exemption and remission categories, the type of 

evidence needed by a patient to claim exemption/remission from the 

prescription charge and the penalties for patients who evade NHS 

charges. 

The guide can be downloaded in full from the CFSMS Website 

www.cfsms.nhs.uk/. 

Prescription Charge Refunds 

Pharmacy contractors in England are obliged to issue prescription charge 

refunds to patients on receipt of a valid FP57 receipt and refund form. 

Pharmacy contractors in England may also optionally make refunds against 

prescription refunds and receipt forms issued in Wales or Scotland (forms 

should be submitted to the NHSBSA for payment as normal). 

Pharmacists in Wales are obliged to make prescription refunds against Welsh 

Receipt and Refund Forms (WP57) but are unable to make refunds against 

receipt and refund forms issued in England or Scotland. 

Form FP57 is valid for three months from the date of issue. In the event of 

late claims, patients will need to send the FP57 form to 'Patient Services, 

NHS Business Services Authority Prescription Pricing Division, Sandyford 

House, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1DB' and explain why they did not claim 

the refund within the 3 month time limit. Patient Services will review the claim 

and either authorise a refund by sending form LIS04(P) to the patient or 

advise the patient why they do not qualify. 

When a patient presents a prescription refund and receipt form for payment, 

pharmacy staff should check the following: 

➢ The serial number on the form to ensure it is in the same format as the 

forms held by that pharmacy; 

➢ That there are no alterations to the amounts or quantities in Part A and 

the form appears genuine, e.g. there is no white border indicating that it 

is a "home produced" copy. 

➢ Check that the claim is being made within three months of the date the 

charge was paid, or the patient has an authorised form (LIS04(P)) from 

the NHSBSA 

➢ Request evidence of entitlement to exemption or sight of form LIS04(P) 

authorising payment 

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➢ Check that the evidence relates to the patient 

➢ Check that the evidence covers the date the charge was paid 

➢ Note on the form what was produced, e.g. tax credit exemption 

certificate 

➢ Note on the form the reference number on the exemption document 

(where applicable) e.g. 1234365 

➢ Note on the form the LIS04(P) form reference number and date (where 

applicable) 

➢ The person claiming the refund must print their name and address (i.e. 

the representative's details where appropriate) 

If all is in order, the pharmacy should pay the amount shown in Part A of the 

form and ask the patient or their representative to sign and date the form. A 

member of staff authorised to make refunds should also sign and print their 

name on the form. 

In England, pharmacy contractors are required to submit forms to the 

NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division at the end of each month along with 

prescriptions being submitted for payment. Contractors should declare the 

number of FP57 refunds submitted to the NHSBSA each month and the 

total amount refunded during the month on the FP34C Submission 

Document. 

In Wales, paid forms should be sent to Powys LHB via the Business Services 

Centre local offices in the normal way. 


Q. Where can I obtain the FP57 Receipt and Refund 

Form 

A. PCTs are responsible for issuing this form to pharmacies on 

request. 

Q. Where can I obtain form LIS04(P) 

A. Pharmacies do not need to obtain form LIS04(P). In the 

event of late claims, patients will need to send the FP57 

form to 'Patient Services, NHS Business Services Authority 

Prescription Pricing Division, Sandyford House, Newcastle 

upon Tyne, NE2 1DB' and explain why they did not claim 

the refund within the 3 month time limit. Patient Services will 

review the claim and either authorise a refund by sending 

form LIS04(P) to the patient or advise the patient why they 

do not qualify.” 


Prescription Charge Review (England) 

Following an inquiry by the Health Select Committee into the NHS 

charging arrangements, Ministers have asked officials in the Department 

of Health to undertake a review of the current prescription charge 

exemptions and put forward options to them that would be expenditure 

neutral for the NHS. The outcome of this review is expected to be 

presented to Parliament in summer 2007. 

Reward Scheme – 

Fraudulent Prescription Forms 

The Fraudulent Prescription Forms Reward Scheme allows pharmacy 

contractors in England and Wales to claim a financial reward where they 

have identified a fraudulent prescription and thereby either prevented fraud 

or contributed with valuable information to the investigation of fraud. A 

reward of £70 is payable where the fraudulent activity can be proven and 

where all of the conditions set out in Part XIV of the Drug Tariff are met.

Where can I obtain? 

Applying for Inclusion in a 

Pharmaceutical List: 

The Department of Health has produced a standard template application 

form, for use by applicants seeking to have their premises included in a 

pharmaceutical list. This includes applying for a minor relocation, change of 

ownership of a pharmacy and applying to open a new pharmacy. This is 

available though links on the PSNC website (www.psnc.org.uk/coe). 

Average Item Values (AIV): 

Information on the average item value of products dispensed by an individual 

contractor can be found on the contractor’s Schedule of Payments. 

Information on the national average item value for any given month can be 

found on the statistics section of the PSNC Website 

(www.psnc.org.uk/statistics). 

Bank Holiday Hours Notification form: 

A form for notifying a PCT of intended bank holiday opening hours can be 

downloaded from the PSNC Website (www.psnc.org.uk/forms). 

BNF: 

The Department of Health funds the provision of the BNF for community 

pharmacies. The BNF is issued every 6 months. To guarantee receiving their 

copy of the BNF, pharmacies should ensure that their premises details are 

recorded & up-to-date with the RPSGB. 

Complaints Forms: 

A range of model forms and documents to support responding to complaints 

can be downloaded from the PSNC Website (www.psnc.org.uk/forms). 

Contract Monitoring Workbook: 

Additional copies of this resource can be requested from the PSNC 

Information Team (01296 432823). 

DDA Toolkit: 

NHS Primary Care Contracting have published a Disability Discrimination Act 

Resource Toolkit which can be used to assess patients for auxiliary aids. 

Drug Tariff: 

Copies of the Drug Tariff are sent out monthly to all NHS Community 

Pharmacy Contractors. PCTs are responsible for arranging delivery of the 

Tariff and should be contacted directly if a copy of the Drug Tariff is not 

received. 

EPS: Patient Information Material: 

Connecting for Health have published a poster and leaflet to promote the 

Electronic Prescription Service to patients. The order code for the ‘Patient 

and carer leaflet’ is 2178 and the poster is 2202. Orders can be placed by 

calling the CfH Order Line: 08453 700 760. 

ETP Claim Form: 

The form for claiming the ongoing ETP Allowance can be downloaded from 

the forms section of the PSNC Website (www.psnc.org.uk/forms) along with 

a template letter that contractors can use to inform a PCT if they become 

unable to operate the Electronic Prescription Service. 

Fitness to Practice (FTP): 

The form for contractors to notify their PCT of convictions or other fitness to 

practise incidents can be downloaded from the PSNC Website 

(www.psnc.org.uk/forms). 

FP10PCD Submission Document: 

Photocopies of private prescription forms for Controlled Drugs (FP34PCD) 

must be submitted to the NHSBSA monthly along with a special FP34PCD 

submission document. The submission document can be downloaded from 

the NHSBSA PPD Website (www.ppa.org.uk). 

FP57 (Receipt and Refund Forms): 

PCTs are responsible for issuing the FP57 (Receipt and Refund Forms) to 

pharmacies, on request. 

FP34C Submission Document: 

Copies of Form FP34C which is used when submitting NHS prescription 

forms for pricing are sent out monthly by the NHSBSA Prescription Pricing 

Division. If the form hasn’t arrived by the end of the month, contact the 

NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Help Desk on 0845 610 1171. 

FP95 Application for a Prescription 

Pre-payment Certificate: 

Copies of this form are available on request from PCTs. 

Help with Health Costs Promotional Material: 

A range of information material for patients on ‘help with health costs’ can be 

ordered from the Department of Health (Publications order line: 08701 555 

455) including the HC20 A4 poster which provides patients with information 

on Prescription Pre-payment Certificates and the HC1 NHS Low Income 

Scheme Claim Form. 

Hours Notification form: 

A form for applying for a change in a contractor’s core hours or notifying a 

PCT of a change in a contractor’s supplementary hours can be downloaded 

from the PSNC Website (www.psnc.org.uk/forms). 

Multi-Charge Card: 

PSNC has published a 'Multi Charge Card' which lists some commonly 

dispensed products which incur no prescription charge or multiple 

prescription charges. The card has been designed to be a quick reference 

guide that can be used on the counter or as a poster. Subject to availability, 

additional copies are available on request from the PSNC Information Team. 

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Where can I obtain? 

MUR Form: 

The MUR form can be downloaded from the PSNC Website 

(www.psnc.org.uk/forms). There are a number of providers of pre-printed 

forms including some wholesalers and the NPA. The majority of pharmacy 

system suppliers have integrated electronic forms into dispensary computer 

systems. 

MUR Accreditation: 

Pharmacists (including locums who will be providing the service) must 

successfully undertake a competency assessment to gain accreditation 

before providing the Advanced Services. Competency Assessments are 

being provided by a number of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). 

Information on available courses is available on the Advanced Services 

section of the PSNC Website (www.psnc.org.uk/advanced). 

MUR PREM1 & PREM2 Forms: 

Pharmacy contractors must self-certify to their PCT that their consultation 

area meets the required standard before beginning to conduct MURs. The 

Premises Self-Certification Form (PREM1) and the form to apply for PCT 

consent to conduct an MUR away from a Pharmacy (PREM2) can be 

downloaded from the PSNC Website (www.psnc.org.uk/forms). 

MUR: Understand your Medicines 

(Patient Leaflet): 

The Department of Health have published a booklet for patients outlining the 

Medicines Use Review Service. The booklet can be ordered free of change 

by calling the DH Publication Order Line (tel 08701 555 455, publication 

reference no. 270570). 

Patient Survey (Community Pharmacy Patient 

Questionnaire): 

Details of organisations providing support with undertaking the survey are 

available on the PSNC Website. The questionnaire form can be downloaded 

from the forms section of the site (www.psnc.org.uk/forms). 

Practice Leaflets: 

The guidance on practice leaflets can be downloaded, with an example 

template leaflet from the clinical governance section of the PSNC Website 

(www.psnc.org.uk/cg). 

Patient Safety Incident Reporting Form: 

A template form to support reporting can be downloaded from the PSNC 

Website (www.psnc.org.uk/forms). Contractors with broadband internet 

access should report to the NPSA directly either through internal company 

systems or online at www.npsa.nhs.uk/eform. 


Pre-registration Training Grant: 

There is no nationally approved form for applying to a PCT for payment of 

the Pre-registration Training Grant but a template form that contractors can 

use to claim payment can be found on the PSNC Website. 

(www.psnc.org.uk/forms). 

Prescription Charge Card: 

Whenever the prescription charge changes, PSNC distributes a prescription 

charge card that can be displayed in pharmacies to inform patients of the 

current prescription charge. This is automatically sent to all pharmacies in 

England. Additional copies can be requested, subject to availability from the 

PSNC Information Team. Community Pharmacy Wales publish a Welsh 

version of the card. 

Regulations: 

The pharmacy contract is governed by the National Health Service 

(Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2005 which incorporate the Control of 

Entry provisions, rural dispensing regulations, the Terms of Service under the 

new pharmacy contractual framework and Fitness to Practise provisions for 

pharmacy contractors. Links to the regulations, amendment regulations and 

Secretary of State Directions relating to Essential and Advanced Services are 

available on the PSNC Website (www.psnc.org.uk/regulations). 

Repeat Dispensing National Leaflet and 

Consent Form: 

The Department of Health have produced a national leaflet (RD2) and 

consent form (RD1) to support the repeat dispensing service. Both of these 

resources can be ordered from PCTs. 

Smart Cards: 

PCTs are responsible for issuing smart cards to access the Electronic 

Prescription Service (EPS). In EPS Release 1, only pharmacists (including 

locums) are required to obtain smart cards. In the future, it is likely that all 

staff supporting the dispensing of prescriptions will be required to have a 

smartcard. More information on local arrangements for issuing cards is 

available from PCTs or LPCs. 

Unwanted Medicines Prompt Card: 

In order to facilitate discussion with people returning unwanted medicines, 

PSNC has produced an unwanted medicines prompt card. The card can be 

downloaded from the PSNC Website (www.psnc.org.uk/waste).

Support with Prescription Pricing 

and Payment 

The PSNC Information Team are able to provide 

support with a range of issues linked to the NHS 

community pharmacy service including 

prescription, Drug Tariff and pharmacy contract 

queries. 

PSNC is consulted by the Department of Health 

each month on changes to the Drug Tariff and 

carries out a range of checks on the accuracy of 

the drug and appliance master files used by the 

NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division in 

calculating reimbursement. PSNC also 

undertakes a range of other tasks linked to the 

Drug Tariff including administering requests to 

the Department of Health for the ‘No Cheaper 

Stock Obtainable (NCSO)’ Concession and 

requesting the addition of products to the Zero 

Discount Scheme. 

PSNC, through the PSNC National Prescription 

Research Centre provides the only independent 

audit of NHS prescription pricing. The Centre 

ensures that NHS prescriptions are correctly 

priced and processed by the NHSBSA 

Prescription Pricing Division and Health 

Solutions Wales. Bundles of prescriptions are 

selected to be checked both on a routine basis 

and at the request of pharmacy contractors. 

Where errors are found, contractors’ accounts 

are adjusted accordingly by the Prescription 

Pricing Division. The error rates identified are 

used in national negotiations on funding. 

For information or to request a special check on 

a bundle of prescriptions, please contact the 

PSNC Information Team on 01296 432823 

(Option 1), alternatively you can visit our website 

(www.psnc.org.uk) for on-line advice and 

resources. 

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For the latest news and information on 

community pharmacy issues, visit the PSNC website at 

www.psnc.org.uk 

This resource has been produced by the PSNC Information Team. Comments and 

suggestions to support the development of future additions to this guide are warmly 

welcomed and should be directed to info@psnc.org.uk or contact the PSNC Information 

Team on 01296 432823 (option 1). 

Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee 

59 Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 2PJ 

Tel: 01296 432823 Fax: 01296 438427 

Price: £6 © PSNC 2007 

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Tel: 01296 432823 Fax: 01296 438427 

Email: info@psnc.org.uk www.psnc.org.uk

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