Drug Tariff Watch – August 2025
Tuesday 29th July 2025
The Drug Tariff Preface published monthly, lists additions, deletions and other changes to products listed in the Drug Tariff. Below is a summary of the changes coming into effect from 1 August 2025.
| Key | |
| g | Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. |
| n | Item requiring reconstitution – This product requires reconstitution; pharmacy teams are advised to endorse the amount of packs supplied to enable the patient to complete the full course of medication prescribed. |
| § | Selected List Scheme (SLS) – see Part XVIIIB of the Drug Tariff |
| * | This pack only (others already/still available) |
| BB | Product is eligible for Broken Bulk claims where payment is made for a complete pack if a part-pack has been dispensed to match the prescribed quantity and it is unlikely that you will be able to dispense the balance within the following six months. |
| OOP | Product eligible for Out Of Pocket expense claims (over £0.50) where in exceptional circumstances, pharmacy owners incur expenses in obtaining this product (which is not required to be frequently supplied by the pharmacy owner). |
| DND | Product is not subject to discount deduction or ‘clawback’ as it meets either group or individual item criteria for DND (Discount Not Deducted) as set out in Part II of the Drug Tariff. |
Part VIIIA Additions
Category C Additions:
- Aripiprazole 2.5mg tablets (28) – DHP Healthcare Ltd – BB and OOP
- Estriol 500microgram pessaries (15) – Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd – BB and OOP
Part VIIIA Amendments
- Hydrocortisone 1mg granules in capsules for opening (50) Category C Alkindi now reads g(50) to reflect the change in special container status – DND and OOP
Price remains at £67.50 - Hydrocortisone 2mg granules in capsules for opening (50) Category C Alkindi now reads g(50) to reflect the change in special container status – DND and OOP
Price remains at £135.00 - Hydrocortisone 500microgram granules in capsules for opening (50) Category C Alkindi now reads g(50) to reflect the change in special container status – DND and OOP
Price remains at £33.75 - Hydrocortisone 5mg granules in capsules for opening (50) Category C Alkindi now reads g(50) to reflect the change in special container status – DND and OOP
Price remains at £337.50 - Ipratropium bromide 250micrograms/1ml nebuliser liquid unit dose vials (20) Category A now reads 20(2xg10) to reflect the change in special container status – OOP
Price remains at £11.23 - Ipratropium bromide 500micrograms/2ml nebuliser liquid unit dose vials (20) Category A now reads 20(2xg10) to reflect the change in special container status – OOP
Price remains at £9.01 - Theophylline 200mg modified-release tablets (56) Category C Uniphyllin Continus reference product now reads Uniphyllin – BB and OOP
Price remains at £29.80 - Theophylline 300mg modified-release tablets (56) Category C Uniphyllin Continus reference product now reads Uniphyllin – BB and OOP
Price remains at £29.80 - Theophylline 400mg modified-release tablets (56) Category C Uniphyllin Continus reference product now reads Uniphyllin – BB and OOP
Price remains at £29.80 - Zolmitriptan 5mg/0.1ml nasal spray unit dose 6(6xg1) Category C Zomig reference product has changed to Grunenthal Ltd – OOP
Price increase £36.50 to £40.15
Please note price listed here was correct at the time of publishing and is subject to change in line with the price change mechanism.
Part VIIIA Deletions
If all pack sizes of a drug have been removed from Part VIII of the Drug Tariff, the drug can continue to be dispensed as long as it does NOT appear in Part XVIIIA (Drugs, Medicines and other substances not to be ordered under a General Medical Services Contract).
Category C Deletions:
- Aminosalicylic acid gastro-resistant granules 4g sachets sugar free (30) – Granupas
- Amoxicillin 1g powder for solution for injection vials g (1) – Wockhardt UK Ltd
- Apomorphine 50mg/5ml solution for injection ampoules (5) – APO-go
- Baclofen 10mg/5ml solution for infusion ampoules g (1) – Lioresal Intrathecal
- Baclofen 50micrograms/1ml solution for injection ampoules g (1) – Lioresal Intrathecal
- Chenodeoxycholic acid 250mg capsules (100) – Leadiant Biosciences Ltd
- Chloroquine phosphate 80mg/5ml oral solution (75ml) – Malarivon
- Clozapine 100mg orodispersible tablets sugar free (28) – Zaponex
- Clozapine 12.5mg orodispersible tablets sugar free (28) – Zaponex
- Clozapine 200mg orodispersible tablets sugar free (28) – Zaponex
- Clozapine 25mg orodispersible tablets sugar free (28) – Zaponex
- Clozapine 50mg orodispersible tablets sugar free (28) – Zaponex
- Cycloserine 250mg capsules g (100) – Neon Healthcare Ltd
- Glatiramer acetate 20mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes (28) – Copaxone
- Glatiramer acetate 40mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes (12) – Copaxone
- Glucose 50% solution for infusion 20ml ampoules (10) – hameln pharma Ltd
- Glucose 50% solution for infusion 50ml vials (25) – hameln pharma Ltd
- Indacaterol 125micrograms/dose / Mometasone 127.5micrograms/dose inhalation powder capsules with device g (30) – Atectura Breezhaler
- Indacaterol 125micrograms/dose / Mometasone 260micrograms/dose inhalation powder capsules with device g (30) – Atectura Breezhaler
- Interferon beta-1b 300microgram powder and solvent for solution for injection vials (15)
- Kaolin poultices g (200g) – KL Pharmaceutical Ltd
- Ketoprofen 200mg modified-release capsules (28) – Oruvail 200
- Lenograstim 13.4million unit powder and solvent for solution for injection pre-filled syringes g (1) – Granocyte
- Lenograstim 33.6million unit powder and solvent for solution for injection pre-filled syringes g (1) – Granocyte
- Magnesium sulfate 10% (magnesium 0.4mmol/ml) solution for injection 10ml ampoules (10) – Synchrony Pharma Ltd
- Maraviroc 300mg tablets (60) – Celsentri
- Mefenamic acid 50mg/5ml oral suspension (125ml) – Essential Generics Ltd
- Meglumine amidotrizoate 3.3g/5ml / Sodium amidotrizoate 500mg/5ml oral solution sugar free (1000ml(10xg100ml)) – Gastrografin
- Menotrophin 1,200unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials g (1) – Menopur
- Menotrophin 150unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials (10) – Menopur
- Menotrophin 600unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials g (1) – Menopur
- Menotrophin 75unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials (10) – Menopur
- Methotrexate 27.5mg/0.55ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes g (1) – Methofill
- Methoxy polyethylene glycolepoetin beta 100micrograms/0.3ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes g (1) – Mircera
- Methoxy polyethylene glycolepoetin beta 120micrograms/0.3ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes g (1) – Mircera
- Methoxy polyethylene glycolepoetin beta 150micrograms/0.3ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes g (1) – Mircera
- Methoxy polyethylene glycolepoetin beta 200micrograms/0.3ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes g (1) – Mircera
- Methoxy polyethylene glycolepoetin beta 250micrograms/0.3ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes g (1) – Mircera
- Methoxy polyethylene glycolepoetin beta 30micrograms/0.3ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes g (1) – Mircera
- Methoxy polyethylene glycolepoetin beta 360micrograms/0.6ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes g (1) – Mircera
- Methoxy polyethylene glycolepoetin beta 50micrograms/0.3ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes g (1) – Mircera
- Methoxy polyethylene glycolepoetin beta 75micrograms/0.3ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes g (1) – Mircera
- Methylprednisolone sodium succinate 125mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials g (1) – Solu-Medrone
- Methylprednisolone sodium succinate 1g powder and solvent for solution for injection vials g (1) – Solu-Medrone
- Methylprednisolone sodium succinate 500mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials g (1) – Solu-Medrone
- Nilotinib 150mg capsules (112) – Tasigna
- Nilotinib 200mg capsules (112) – Tasigna
- Nilotinib 50mg capsules (120) – Tasigna
- Olaparib 100mg tablets (56) – Lynparza
- Olaparib 150mg tablets (56) – Lynparza
- Omalizumab 150mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes g (1) – Xolair
- Omalizumab 75mg/0.5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes g (1) – Xolair
- Phenylephrine 10% eye drops 0.5ml unit dose preservative free (20) – Minims
- Potassium dihydrogen phosphate 13.6% (potassium 10mmol/10ml) solution for infusion 10ml ampoules (10) – Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Riociguat 1.5mg tablets (42) – Adempas
- Riociguat 1mg tablets (42) – Adempas
- Riociguat 2.5mg tablets (42) – Adempas
- Riociguat 2mg tablets (42) – Adempas
- Riociguat 500microgram tablets (42) – Adempas
- Rosuvastatin 10mg capsules (28) – Sun Pharma UK Ltd
- Rosuvastatin 20mg capsules (28) – Sun Pharma UK Ltd
- Rosuvastatin 40mg capsules (28) – Sun Pharma UK Ltd
- Rosuvastatin 5mg capsules (28) – Sun Pharma UK Ltd
- Ruxolitinib 10mg tablets (56) – Jakavi
- Ruxolitinib 15mg tablets (56) – Jakavi
- Ruxolitinib 20mg tablets (56) – Jakavi
- Ruxolitinib 5mg tablets (56) – Jakavi
- Sodium bicarbonate powder g (300g) – Thornton & Ross Ltd
- Sodium chloride 30% solution for infusion 100ml vials (10) – Torbay Pharmaceuticals
- Sodium chloride 30% solution for infusion 50ml vials (10) – Torbay Pharmaceuticals
- Sodium fusidate 500mg powder and solvent for solution for infusion vials g (1) – Essential Pharma Ltd
- Somatropin (rbe) 4mg powder and solvent for solution for injection vials g (1) – Zomacton
- Temocillin 1g powder for solution for injection vials g (1) – Negaban
- Teriparatide 20micrograms/80microlitres dose solution for injection 2.4ml pre-filled disposable devices g (1) – Forsteo
- Tetanus immunoglobulin human 250unit solution for injection vials g (1) – Bio Products Laboratory Ltd
- Tetracosactide 1mg/1ml suspension for injection ampoules g (1) – Synacthen Depot
- Tocilizumab 162mg/0.9ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices (4) – RoActemra
- Trientine 200mg capsules g (100) – Cufence
- Ulipristal 5mg tablets (28) – Esmya
- Urofollitropin 150unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials (10) – Fostimon
- Urofollitropin 75unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials (10) – Fostimon
Part VIIIB Additions
- Diazepam 2.5mg/5ml oral solution STD (100ml)
Part VIIIB Amendments
| Previous Part VIIIB wording | Now reads |
| Cyclizine 50mg/5ml oral suspension STD, NSF, AF, CF, FF, PF (100ml) | Cyclizine 50mg/5ml oral suspension STD, NSF, AF, CF, FF, PF, SF (100ml) |
| Eosin 2% solution STD (100ml) | Eosin 2% solution STD, AF (100ml) |
| Hyoscine butylbromide 10mg/5ml oral suspension STD, NSF, AF, CF, FF, LF (100ml) | Hyoscine butylbromide 10mg/5ml oral suspension STD, NSF, AF, CF, FF, LF, SF (100ml) |
| Paraldehyde 50% in Olive oil rectal solution STD, SF (10ml) | Paraldehyde 50% in Olive oil rectal solution STD, SF, AF (10ml) |
Part VIIID Amendments
| Previous Part VIIIB wording | Now reads |
| Albendazole 400mg tablets STD (1) | Albendazole 400mg tablets STD, SF (1) |
| Biotin 5mg tablets STD (30) | Biotin 5mg tablets STD, SF (30) |
| Magnesium oxide 160mg capsules STD (100) | Magnesium oxide 160mg capsules STD, SF (100) |
Part VIIID Deletions
- Phenelzine 15mg capsules STD, AF, CF, LF, PF, SF (60)
Part II (Drugs for which discount is not deducted (DND)) Additions
- Cequa 0.9mg/ml eye drops 0.25ml unit dose
- Qaialdo 10mg/ml oral suspension
- Spironolactone 25mg/5ml oral solution sugar free
- Velariq 10mg/10ml intravesical solution pre-filled syringes
- Xofluza 40mg tablets
- Xofluza 80mg tablets
- Yselty 100mg tablets
Part II (Drugs for which discount is not deducted (DND)) Amendments
| Previous Part II listing | Now reads |
| Urospir 50mg/5ml oral solution | Urospir oral solution (ALL) |
Part II (Drugs for which discount is not deducted (DND)) Deletions
- Dexcom One CGM System
- Donepezil orodispersible tablets (ALL)
- Perfalgan 1g/100ml solution for infusion vials
Part VIC (Lateral flow device reimbursement price) - Amendments
The payment for these tests, where supplied as part of the service, will be £3.50 for 5 LFD tests. An allowance at the applicable VAT rate will also be paid.
Part IX Deletions
It is important to take careful note of removals from Part IX because if you dispense a deleted product, prescriptions will be returned as disallowed and therefore payment will not be made for dispensing the item.
The following appliances have been deleted from Part IX of the August 2025 Drug Tariff:
| Product | Additional information (size, product code etc) |
| APPLIANCES – DRESSINGS – Absorbent Cellulose Dressing with Fluid Repellent Backing – Eclypse Contour | 30cm x 51cm |
| APPLIANCES – DRESSINGS – WOUND MANAGEMENT DRESSINGS – Hydrocolloid Dressing – Semi-permeable – Sterile – Without Adhesive Border – Hydrocoll Basic – Square | 10cm x 10cm |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Hollister Ltd – Impression “C” with convex wafer Beige with filter and beige Comfort backing on both sides | 25mm, 3492, 10 35mm, 3495, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Hollister Ltd – Moderma Flex Convex – Closed Pouch with integral convexity, QuietWear film and integral filter Maxi – Beige – cut-to-fit | 15-38mm, 42800, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Confidence Comfort closed pouches – Opaque film/beige overlap comfort backing on both sides, hypoallergenic hydrocolloid, protected filter, anatomical shape – Standard – starter hole | 13mm, CFO13, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Confidence Comfort closed pouches – Transparent film. Comfort backing on body side, hypoallergenic hydrocolloid, protected filter, anatomical shape – Standard | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Confidence Comfort closed pouches – Transparent film/beige overlap comfort backing on both sides, hypoallergenic hydrocolloid, protected filter, anatomical shape – Standard | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Confidence Gold with hypoallergenic hydrocolloid and soft beige comfort backing on both sides, filter Closed Pouches – Transparent – Film/Beige Overlap Comfort Backing – Large – starter hole | 13mm, CLTNW13, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Hollister Ltd – Impression “C” with convex wafer Beige with beige Comfort backing on both sides | 29mm, 3263, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Confidence Comfort Drainable – Drainable pouches with an easy clean integral closure, hypoallergenic hydrocolloid, integral filter and soft beige cover. | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – UROSTOMY BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Confidence Gold – Urostomy Pouch with hypoallergenic hydrocolloid and transparent film/soft beige overlap comfort backing on both sides. (Includes 2 drain tube connectors per pack) – Standard with oval wafer starter hole – starter hole | 13mm, UTO13, 10 |
| CHEMICAL REAGENTS – DETECTION STRIPS, BLOOD FOR GLUCOSE – FreeStyle | 50 |
To view appliances due to be deleted from Part IX of the September, October and November 2025 Drug Tariffs visit our page Drug Tariff Appliance Watch: Notice of Deletion
To view the latest changes to special container status, visit our page Notice of changes to special container status of products page.
To view all the monthly changes to the DND status of products, visit our page Notice of changes to discount not deducted (DND) status of products.
To view previous Drug Tariff Watch months visit our page here.
Tuesday 29th July 2025
