Drug Tariff Watch – March 2024
Tuesday 27th February 2024
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 March 2024.
Contractors should note changes made to Part II – Requirements enabling payments to be made for the supply of drugs, appliances and chemical reagents Clause 12 Out of Pocket Expenses.
An exception has been made to Clause 12 where an additional fixed out-of-pocket expenses payment of £50 will be applied automatically to Cefuroxime 5 % preservative free eye drops without the need for any ‘XP’ or ‘OOP’ endorsements. This payment will also be retrospectively applied to all prescriptions for this item dispensed between the months of April 2023 to February 2024.
| 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:
- Calcifediol 266microgram capsules g (1) – Domnisol – OOP
- Calcifediol 266microgram capsules (3) – Domnisol – BB and OOP
- Daridorexant 50mg tablets (30) – Quviviq – BB and OOP
- Lorazepam 250microgram tablets (28) – Genesis Pharmaceuticals Ltd – BB and OOP
- Riluzole 50mg orodispersible films (56) – Emylif – BB and OOP
Part VIIIA - Amendments
- Bupivacaine 25mg/10ml (0.25%) solution for injection ampoules (5) Category C – Marcain reference product now reads – Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd – BB and OOP
Price increase £7.92 to £9.99
- Bupivacaine 50mg/10ml (0.5%) solution for injection ampoules (5) Category C – Marcain reference product now reads – Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd – BB and OOP
Price increase £9.25 to £11.25 - Clotrimazole 10% cream and Clotrimazole 2% cream g (1) Category C – Canesten Combi Internal & External reference product has been removed – OOP
Price remains at £11.07 - Vitamins A and D capsules BPC 1973 (84) Category C – Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd reference product has been removed – BB and OOP
Price remains at £8.42
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 II (Drugs for which discount is not deducted (DND)) - Amendments
| Previous Part II listing | Now reads |
| Acetic acid 33% liquid | Acetic acid 33% solution |
| Modigraf granules sachets (ALL) | Modigraf granules for oral suspension sachets (ALL) |
| Sabril 500mg oral powder sachets | Sabril 500mg granules for oral solution sachets |
| Strontium ranelate 2g granules sachets sugar free | Strontium ranelate 2g granules for oral suspension sachets sugar free |
| Tacrolimus granules sachets sugar free (ALL) | Tacrolimus granules for oral suspension sachets sugar free (ALL) |
| Vigabatrin 500mg oral powder sachets sugar free | Vigabatrin 500mg granules for oral solution sachets sugar free |
Part II (Drugs for which discount is not deducted (DND)) - Deletions
- Champix 0.5mg/1mg 4 week treatment initiation pack
- Follitropin alfa 450unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials
- Gonal-f 450unit powder and solvent for solution for injection vials
Part VIC (Lateral flow device reimbursement price) - Amendments
The payment for these tests, where supplied as part of the service, will be £6.80 for 5 LFD tests An allowance at the applicable VAT rate will also be paid.
Part IXA (Appliances - Vacuum pumps and constrictor rings for erectile dysfunction) - Amendments
Contractors should note that the category Vacuum Pumps and Constrictor Rings for Erectile Dysfunction has been moved and renamed to Erectile Dysfunction Devices
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 March 2024 Drug Tariff:
| Product | Additional information (size, product code etc) |
| APPLIANCES – WOUND MANAGEMENT DRESSINGS – Silver Coated Barrier Dressings – Sterile – Askina Calgitrol Ag – Square | 10cm x 10cm |
| APPLIANCES – WOUND MANAGEMENT DRESSINGS – Silver Coated Barrier Dressings – Sterile – Askina Calgitrol Thin – Square | 20cm x 20cm |
| APPLIANCES – WOUND MANAGEMENT DRESSINGS – Silver Coated Barrier Dressings – Silgen Ag spray | All types and sizes |
| APPLIANCES – LYMPHOEDEMA GARMENTS – Juzo Adjustable Compression System Light Essentials | All types and sizes |
| APPLIANCES – LYMPHOEDEMA GARMENTS – Juzo Compression Wrap – Set (Calf + Liner) | All types and sizes |
| APPLIANCES – LYMPHOEDEMA GARMENTS – Juzo Compression Wrap – Set (Calf Max + Liner) | All types and sizes |
| APPLIANCES – TRACHEOSTOMY AND LARYNGECTOMY APPLIANCES – Tracheostomy Breathing Aids – Adhere silicone adhesive | B-530 |
| APPLIANCES – TRACHEOSTOMY AND LARYNGECTOMY APPLIANCES – Tracheostomy Breathing Aids – TruSeal Contour Low Profile Adhesive Housing | All types and sizes |
| APPLIANCES – TRACHEOSTOMY AND LARYNGECTOMY APPLIANCES – Tracheostomy Breathing Aids – Blom-Singer HumidiFilter HME System – Blom-Singer HumidiFilter Holder | BE1060 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – DRAINABLE DRIBBLING APPLIANCES – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Male Dribbling bag with diaphragm and belt | WM60, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – DRAINABLE DRIBBLING APPLIANCES – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Waist belt for black Kipper bag | WM62, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – DRAINABLE DRIBBLING APPLIANCES – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Rubber belt for PP Urinal | WM63, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – LEG BAGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Kipper bag, black trans or white rubber | WM64, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – LEG BAGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Leg drainage bag | All types and sizes |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – LEG BAGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Ward’s Comfort Range – Leg drainage bag | All types and sizes |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – NIGHT DRAINAGE BAGS – Bard Ltd – Uriplan One MT 2 litre bag with drainage tap | D1MT, 10 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – NIGHT DRAINAGE BAGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – 2 litre drainage bag with outlet and non- outlet | WM71, 10 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Jockey Male Urinal Hewee Go System | WM27, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Day use, covered bag complete with belt suspensory and thigh strap | Fig 4, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Male urinal Day and night use with long bag and belt | Fig 105, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Paraplegic male urinal | Fig 110, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Stoke Mandeville Pattern | WM18, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Male PP urinal plastic bag (4) | WM21, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Replacement for above – PP flange | WM22, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Replacement for above – PP cone | WM23, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Replacement for above – Rubber bag | WM24, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Replacement for above – Plastic bag | WM26, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Day and night use, long tube rubber bag with air vent, complete with belt and thigh strap | Fig 6, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Male dribbling bag and tapes | Fig 9, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Day and night use, short covered bag | Fig 101, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Day and night use, short bag & belt | Fig 106, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Male urinal – sheath and suspensory with short covered bag | WM56, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Male urinal – sheath and suspensory with long covered bag | WM57, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Night urinal with long tube | WM59, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Webbing Belt | WM102, 1 |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – URINAL SYSTEMS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Elastic leg strap | WM103, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ADHESIVE DISCS/RINGS/PADS/PLASTERS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Double-Sided Plasters with opening | WM17, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ADHESIVE DISCS/RINGS/PADS/PLASTERS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Single-Sided Waterproof Plaster Strips | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – BAG COVERS – STOMA APPLIANCES – BELTS – White Linen Cover | 15, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – BELTS – Peak Medical Ltd – EuroTec Adjustable Elastic Ostomy Belt 50mm wide – Small (60-75cm) | SB 50 S, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – BELTS – Peak Medical Ltd – EuroTec Adjustable Elastic Ostomy Belt 50mm wide – Medium (75-90cm) | SB 50 M, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – BELTS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Day Colostomy Belt made to measure All sizes | 23, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – BELTS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Wide second stage rubberised ileostomy belt with 2 straps, and buttonholed ends for use with ileostomy boxes, or with celluloid hook ends for use with ileostomy bags | 19, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – BELTS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – As above – with under-straps or suspenders | 20, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – BELTS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Fitting “windows” in belt for use with ileostomy bags or colostomy cups, or 4 stitched holes for studs of colostomy cups or shields | 35, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – BELTS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Web and Elastic Belt with button and buckle fastening | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – BELTS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Hookend Elastic Belt | WM 86, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – BELTS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Woven understraps with buttonhold ends | 21, 1 pair |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Peak Medical Ltd – Colomate 1-piece closed pouch with split cover, 4-point belt attachment and high capacity bar filter | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Colostomy Disposable bags, sealed both ends | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – FLANGES – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Plastic/Rubber airfilled Flange | WM 88, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – FLANGES – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Plastic/Rubber airfilled Flange | WM 100, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – FLANGES – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – St Mark’s flange with diaphragm | WM 101, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Peak Medical Ltd – Ileomate – One piece pouch with high capacity bar filter and SoftSafe closure with integral finger pocket Transparent – Small – starter hole – 13-60mm | ISTV113 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Black Rubber (with screw outlet) – 19mm, 35mm or 54mm | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – White Rubber (with spout outlet) | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Donald Rose registered design rubber bags with celluloid collars, solid, flat or fluid rims. | 9, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – New improved rubber bag only, complete with collar | 12, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Extra tap outlet and skirt (also extra for Donald Rose RD bag) | 13, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Shaped rubber night bag with long vertical spring vulcanite screw outlet | 18 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY SETS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Donald Rose Ileostomy Appliance | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – PRESSURE PLATES/SHIELDS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Celluloid Colostomy Cup | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – PRESSURE PLATES/SHIELDS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – St Mark’s Shields (celluloid) – 4 studs | WM13, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – SKIN FILLERS AND PROTECTIVES (Barrier Creams, Pastes, Aerosols, Lotions, Powders, Gels and Wipes) – Hollister Ltd – Karaya Powder | 7905, 71g |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – STOMA CAPS/DRESSINGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Two zip fasteners fitted to colostomy belt | 36, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – STOMA CAPS/DRESSINGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Waterproof front, fitted to colostomy belt | 37, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – STOMA CAPS/DRESSINGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Donald Rose rubber ileo/colostomy bath belt with internal chamber for dressings, with stud fastenings for adjustment | 51, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TUBING AND ACCESSORIES – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Metal Spring Tubing Clip | 48, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Peak Medical Ltd – Combimate 2-piece drainable pouch with high capacity bar filter and SoftSafe closure with integral finger pocket – Beige – Small | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Peak Medical Ltd – Combimate 2-piece drainable pouch with high capacity bar filter and SoftSafe closure with integral finger pocket – Beige – Large | 38mm flange, ILBV238, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Peak Medical Ltd – Combimate Anatomical Closed pouch, Beige non-woven both sides, high capacity filter – Medium/Large | 38mm flange, CMLB238, 30 70mm flange, CMLB270, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Peak Medical Ltd – Combimate Urostomy pouch, with non-return valve and soft bottom outlet tap – Transparent – Large | 70mm flange, ULT270B, 20 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Peak Medical Ltd – Combimate SuperFlex 2-piece Flange – 38mm flange | pre-cut 22mm, FFB3822, 5 pre-cut 25mm, FFB3825, 5 pre-cut 28mm, FFB3828, 5 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Peak Medical Ltd – Combimate Supersoft flange with deep convexity – 70mm flange | pre-cut 32mm, FXC7032, 5 pre-cut 35mm, FXC7035, 5 pre-cut 39mm, FXC7039, 5 pre-cut 44mm, FXC7044, 5 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – UROSTOMY BAGS – Ward Surgical Appliance Co – Ureterostomy Bag – tap outlet, 19mm, 35mm or 54mm opening | All types and sizes |
To view appliances due to be deleted from Part IX of the April, May and June 2024 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 27th February 2024
