August 2026 Price Concessions 7th update including adjusted price for Ramipril 10mg capsules
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (02/09/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for August 2026:
This list for August 2026 includes seven further price concessions and an improved price for Ramipril 10mg capsules following representations made by Community Pharmacy England on behalf of community pharmacy owners.
Please note: Community Pharmacy England has submitted price concession applications for other medicines affected by pricing issues for August 2026. We will issue further updates as soon as we hear back from the Department.
| Drug | Pack size | Price concession |
| Alfacalcidol 500nanogram capsules | 30 | £3.52 |
| Chlordiazepoxide 5mg capsules | 100 | £85.45 |
| Dexamfetamine 5mg tablets | 28 | £21.17 |
| Erythromycin ethyl succinate 125mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free | 100 | £7.99 |
| Erythromycin ethyl succinate 250mg/5ml oral suspension | 100 | £12.20 |
| Erythromycin ethyl succinate 250mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free | 100 | £13.39 |
| Modafinil 100mg tablets | 30 | £2.80 |
| Ramipril 10mg capsules | 28 | £4.06 (previously £3.68) |
To date, this takes the total number of price concessions granted by DHSC for August 2026 to 230.
These prices will apply to prescriptions submitted for payment for the dispensing month of August 2026.
Please note: These prices do not apply to September 2026 prescriptions. The first update for this month will be published as soon as we receive a response from the Department.
Notes
No additional endorsements are required for price concessions. A price concession only applies for the month it is granted; any prices agreed for concessions requested late in the month will roll over into the following month.
Next Steps
Pharmacy teams should continue to report any problems obtaining a Part VIII product at or below the stated Drug Tariff price, using the online feedback form on our website. Please include full details of the supplier and price paid for any products sourced above the Drug Tariff price. We will investigate the extent of the problem and, if appropriate, submit further price concession applications to DHSC. Any prices granted by DHSC, will only be agreed by Community Pharmacy England if they are supported by the reports received by our team.
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Further information on price concessions and FAQs about the process involved can be found on our website (cpe.org.uk/priceconcessions)
