Drug Tariff Watch – July 2026
Friday 26th June 2026
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 July 2026.
| 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) having taken all reasonable steps to avoid incurring the out-of-pocket expense. |
| 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 A Additions:
- * Diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets (84)
Category C Additions:
- * Rivastigmine 4.6mg/24hours transdermal patches (8) – Zeyzelf – BB and OOP
- * Rivastigmine 9.5mg/24hours transdermal patches (8) – Zeyzelf – BB and OOP
Part VIIIA Amendments
- Bezafibrate 400mg modified-release tablets (30) Category C reference product now reads Teva UK Ltd – BB and OOP
Price remains £7.63
- Captopril 12.5mg tablets (56) Category A has moved to Category C Crescent Pharma Ltd – BB and OOP
Price increase £21.41 to £28.17
- Desmopressin 120microgram sublingual tablets sugar free g (30) Category C Molecule Pharma Ltd has moved to Category A, pack size now reads 30(3xg10) to reflect the change in special container status
Price decrease £16.69 to £13.69 - Desmopressin 240microgram sublingual tablets sugar free g (30) Category C Molecule Pharma Ltd has moved to Category A, pack size now reads 30(3xg10) to reflect the change in special container status
Price decrease £33.37 to £27.65 - Desmopressin 240microgram sublingual tablets sugar free g (100) Category C Molecule Pharma Ltd has moved to Category A
Price increase £111.14 to £178.09 - Dienogest 2mg tablets (28) Category C has moved to Category A
Price increase £20.50 to £22.03 - Eprosartan 400mg tablets (56) Category C Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd reference product has changed to Amarox Ltd – BB and OOP
Price remains £26.57
- Estradiol 1.5mg / Nomegestrol 2.5mg tablets (84) Category C Zoely now reads 84(3xg28) to reflect the change in special container status – OOP
Price remains £19.80 - Fosfomycin 3g granules for oral solution sachets g (1) Category A has moved to Category M
Price decrease £7.58 to £5.02 - Gabapentin 50mg/ml oral solution sugar free (150ml) Category A has moved to Category M
Price decrease £13.79 to £9.16 - Lurasidone 74mg tablets (28) Category C Latuda has moved to Category A
Price decrease £80.00 to £53.91 - Morphine sulfate 20mg/ml oral solution sugar free (120ml) Category C Oramorph reference product has changed to reference product has changed to Glenwood GmbH – DND, BB and OOP
Price increase £19.50 to £22.43 - Nicotine 2mg lozenges sugar free (40) Category C now reads g (40) to reflect the change in special container status – OOP
Price remains £7.01 - Nicotine 2mg lozenges sugar free (80(4xg20) Category C now reads 80(2xg40) to reflect the change in special container status – OOP
Price remains £12.05 - Nitrofurantoin 100mg modified-release capsules (14) Category C Advanz Pharma has moved to Category M
Price decrease £9.50 to £8.01 - Relugolix 120mg tablets g (30) Category C reference product now reads Orgovyx – DND and OOP
Price remains £87.45
- Sertraline 150mg tablets (30) Category C Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd has moved to Category M
Price decrease £17.82 to £14.09 - Tacrolimus 0.03% ointment g (30g) Category C Protopic reference product has been removed – OOP
Price remains £23.33 - Tacrolimus 0.03% ointment g (60g) Category C Protopic reference product has been removed – OOP
Price remains £42.55 - Tamsulosin 400microgram modified-release tablets (30) Category C Flomaxtra XL reference product has been removed – BB and OOP
Price remains £10.47 - Trimethoprim 50mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free (100ml) Category M has moved to Category A
Price increase £7.31 to £16.22 - Venlafaxine 150mg modified-release capsules (28) Category C Vensir XL has moved to Category M
Price decrease £24.00 to £2.43 - Venlafaxine 75mg modified-release tablets (30) Category C Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd has moved to Category M
Price decrease £2.91 to £2.89
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:
- Asenapine 10mg sublingual tablets sugar free (60(6xg10)) – Sycrest
- Asenapine 5mg sublingual tablets sugar free (60(6xg10)) – Sycrest
- Colecalciferol 800unit / Calcium carbonate 1.25g chewable tablets (30) – Kalcipos-D
- Colestyramine 4g oral powder sachets (50) – Questran
- Darunavir 800mg tablets (30) – Tillomed Laboratories Ltd
- * Diclofenac sodium 25mg gastro-resistant tablets (28) – Teva UK Ltd
- * Dienogest 2mg tablets (84) – Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd
- Emtricitabine 200mg / Tenofovir disoproxil 245mg tablets (30) – Truvada
- * Estradiol 50micrograms/24hours transdermal patches (12) – FemSeven 50
- Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1% ointment g (100g) – Locoid
- Insulin isophane biphasic porcine 30/70 100units/ml suspension for injection 10ml vials g (1) – Hypurin Porcine 30/70 Mix
- Insulin isophane porcine 100units/ml suspension for injection 10ml vials g (1) – Hypurin Porcine Isophane
- Insulin soluble porcine 100units/ml solution for injection 10ml vials g (1) – Hypurin Porcine Neutral
- Lenalidomide 10mg capsules (21)
- Lenalidomide 15mg capsules (21)
- Meropenem 1g powder for solution for injection vials (10) – Fresenius Kabi Ltd
- Meropenem 500mg powder for solution for injection vials (10) – Fresenius Kabi Ltd
- Olmesartan medoxomil 40mg / Amlodipine 10mg tablets (28) – Sevikar
- Olmesartan medoxomil 40mg / Amlodipine 5mg tablets (28) – Sevikar
- Sodium valproate 750mg modified-release granules sachets sugar free g (30) – Epilim Chronosphere
- * Sulfadiazine silver 1% cream g (50g) – Flamazine
- * Sulfadiazine silver 1% cream g (250g) – Flamazine
- Tocofersolan 50mg/ml oral solution sugar free (20ml) – Vedrop
Part II (Drugs for which discount is not deducted (DND)) Additions
- Allopurinol 300mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free
- Budesonide 4mg suppositories
- Iqirvo 80mg tablets
- Liothyronine 25microgram tablets
- Ospolot 20mg/ml oral suspension
Part II (Drugs for which discount is not deducted (DND)) Amendments
| Previous Part II wording | Now reads |
| Mexiletine 100mg capsules | Mexiletine hydrochloride 100mg (Mexiletine 83mg) capsules |
Part II (Drugs for which discount is not deducted (DND)) Deletions
- Respifor milkshake style liquid
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 July 2026 Drug Tariff:
| Product | Additional information (size, product code etc) |
| APPLIANCES – BANDAGES – Polyamide and Cellulose Contour Bandage, BP 1988 (Nylon & Viscose Stretch Bandage) – Length 4m stretched – Kontour | All sizes |
| APPLIANCES – CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES – Intrauterine Contraceptive Device – Optima TCu380A | 1 device |
| APPLIANCES – CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES – Intrauterine Contraceptive Device – Steriload | 1 device |
| APPLIANCES – DRESSINGS – WOUND MANAGEMENT DRESSINGS – Sorbsan Silver Flat | All types and sizes |
| APPLIANCES – DRESSINGS – WOUND MANAGEMENT DRESSINGS – Sorbsan Silver Packing (with probe) | 30cm/2g |
| APPLIANCES – DRESSINGS – WOUND MANAGEMENT DRESSINGS – Sorbsan Silver Ribbon (with probe) | 40cm/1g |
| APPLIANCES – DRESSINGS – WOUND MANAGEMENT DRESSINGS – Sorbsan Silver Rope | 2.5cm x 45cm |
| APPLIANCES – EMOLLIENT AND BARRIER PREPARATIONS – Thirty:30 Ointment | 250g |
| APPLIANCES – EMOLLIENT AND BARRIER PREPARATIONS – Preparations containing Menthol – AquaSoothe 2% | 50g |
| APPLIANCES – SPINAL ALIGNMENT CUSHION – Rophi Cushion | 18cm x 18cm x 9cm |
| APPLIANCES – STOCKINETTE – Elasticated Tubular Bandage BP (Elasticated Surgical Tubular Stockinette; ESTS; Elasticated Stockinette) – easiGRIP | All types and sizes |
| APPLIANCES – STOCKINETTE – Elasticated Viscose Stockinette – Bandage (Lightweight Elasticated Viscose Tubular Bandage) – Easifast | All types and sizes |
| APPLIANCES – TRACHEOSTOMY AND LARYNGECTOMY APPLIANCES – Tracheostomy Breathing Aids – Phoniq Laryngectomy Tube (Non-Fenestrated) | All types and sizes |
| APPLIANCES – TRACHEOSTOMY AND LARYNGECTOMY APPLIANCES – Tracheostomy Breathing Aids – Phoniq Laryngectomy Tube (Fenestrated) | All types and sizes |
| APPLIANCES – TRACHEOSTOMY AND LARYNGECTOMY APPLIANCES – Tracheostomy Breathing Aids – Phoniq Stoma Button | All types and sizes |
| APPLIANCES – TRACHEOSTOMY AND LARYNGECTOMY APPLIANCES – Tracheostomy Breathing Aids – Tracoe Humid Assist Mini HME | 643 |
| APPLIANCES – TRACHEOSTOMY AND LARYNGECTOMY APPLIANCES – Tracheostomy Breathing Aids – Voiceline II Speaking Valve | All types and sizes |
| APPLIANCES – TRACHEOSTOMY AND LARYNGECTOMY APPLIANCES – Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy Protectors – Phoniq Universal Shower Shield | LAPPB0003 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – INCONTINENCE SHEATHS – DBT Medical Ltd – Warne Secure external catheter kit (including adhesive strip | All types and sizes |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – INCONTINENCE SHEATHS – Manfred Sauer UK Ltd – Comfort Sheath (in 11 sizes) + Residual Free removal and Anti-Blow-Back system | Small – (dia 20mm), 53.20, 30 Small (dia 22mm), 53.22, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Pelican Healthcare Ltd – Pelican Select Closed Convex Pouch – integral convexity with filter and split fabric backing – Opaque – Standard – pre-cut | 27.5mm, 103327, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Trio Healthcare Ltd Trio Genii with Sil2 Silicone flange one-piece closed bag with filter and split cover – Mini | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Trio Healthcare Ltd Trio Genii with Sil2 Silicone flange one-piece closed bag with filter and split cover – Midi – cut-to-fit 15-60mm | Medium, TR322T, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Trio Healthcare Ltd Trio Genii with Sil2 Silicone flange one-piece closed bag with filter and split cover – Maxi | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – FLANGES – DBT Medical Ltd – St Mark’s Flanges made in two Rubbers with Hard Centre | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – FLANGES – DBT Medical Ltd – St Mark’s Flanges made in Soft Honey Coloured Rubber | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – FLANGES – DBT Medical Ltd – Any of the above Flanges are available with a Diaphragm, or Cowl, or Dressing Retainer at the extra cost of: | – |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – FLANGES – DBT Medical Ltd – Birkbeck Flanges, White Rubber | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – DBT Medical Ltd – Birkbeck | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Pelican Healthcare Ltd – Pelican Platinum Drainable Pouch with soft foam backed skin protector, fabric on both sides, split fabric backing for viewing/positioning, hydrophobic filter and clipless outlet – pre-cut | 30mm, 118430, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Trio Healthcare Ltd – Trio Genii with Sil2 Silicone flange post-op one-piece drainable bag – Maxi – cut-to-fit 15-60mm – Clear | TR336-PO, 5 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Trio Healthcare Ltd – Trio Genii with Sil2 Silicone flange one-piece drainable bag with filter and split cover – Mini – cut-to-fit 15-60mm | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Trio Healthcare Ltd – Trio Genii with Sil2 Silicone flange one-piece drainable bag with filter and split cover – Midi – cut-to-fit 15-60mm | Light, TR325N, 30 Medium, TR325T, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Trio Healthcare Ltd – Trio Genii with Sil2 Silicone flange one-piece drainable bag with filter and split cover – Maxi – cut-to-fit 15-60mm | All types and sizes |
| CHEMICAL REAGENTS – WaveSense JAZZ Duo | 50 |
To view appliances due to be deleted from Part IX of the August, September and October 2026 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.
Friday 26th June 2026
