Drug Tariff Watch – May 2023
Thursday 27th April 2023
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 May 2023.
| 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, contractors incur expenses in obtaining this product (which is not required to be frequently supplied by the contractor). |
| 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:
- Drospirenone 3mg / Estetrol 14.2mg tablets (28(1xg24+4)) – Drovelis – OOP
- Galcanezumab 120mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices g (1) – Emgality – OOP and DND
- Magnesium citrate (magnesium 97.2mg (4mmol)) tablets (60) – Kora Healthcare – BB and OOP
- Netilmicin 3mg/ml eye drops 0.3ml unit dose (15(3xg5) – Nettacin – OOP
Part VIIIA Amendments
- Acetylcysteine 200mg oral powder sachets sugar free (30) Category A has moved to Category C – Colonis Pharma Ltd – BB
Price remains at £112.50
- Colecalciferol 10,000unit capsules (20) Category C – Alissa Healthcare Research Ltd has moved to Category A
Price increase £9.99 to £10.41 - Darunavir 800mg tablets (30) Category A has moved to Category C – Tillomed Laboratories Ltd – BB, OOP and DND
Price decrease £268.02 to £268.00 - Dexamethasone 0.1% eye drops preservative free g (6ml) Category C – Eythalm reference product has now been removed – OOP
Price remains at £9.75 - Dronedarone 400mg tablets (20) Category C – Multaq has moved to Category A – DND
Price remains at £22.50 - Fluvastatin 80mg modified-release tablets (28) Category C reference product now reads – Dorisin XL – BB and OOP
Price remains at £19.20
- Ibuprofen 300mg modified-release capsules (24) Category C – Nurofen Back Pain SR reference product now reads Nurofen Long Lasting Pain Relief – BB and OOP
Price remains at £4.85 - Midazolam 10mg/5ml solution for injection ampoules (10) Category A has moved to Category C – hameln pharma Ltd – BB, OOP and DND
Price increase £7.09 to £9.80
- Nadolol 80mg tablets (28) Category C – Corgard reference product has changed to – Neon Healthcare Ltd – BB and OOP
Price increase £6.00 to £14.45
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:
- Acacia spray dried powder (250g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Alum powder (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Arachis oil liquid (200ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Ascorbic acid powder g (100g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Aspirin powder g (250g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Beeswax white solid (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Benzoin compound tincture (500ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Benzoin tincture (500ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Benzyl benzoate crystals (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Blackcurrant syrup (500ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Boric acid powder g (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Capsicum tincture (500ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Citric acid monohydrate powder (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Coconut oil (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Ethanol 90% including duty (100ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Eucalyptus oil liquid (500ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Ferric chloride solution (500ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Formaldehyde solution (500ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- * Glycerol liquid (500ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Hydrous wool fat (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Ichthammol liquid (100g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Isopropyl alcohol 70% liquid (500ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Lemon spirit (100ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Liquid paraffin light liquid (500ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- * Liquid paraffin liquid (2000ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- * Liquid paraffin liquid (5000ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Liquorice liquid extract (500ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Magnesium sulfate powder (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Orange syrup (500ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Paraffin hard MP 43-46C solid (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Paraffin hard solid (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Peppermint oil liquid (100ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Peppermint water concentrated (100ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Potassium chloride powder (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Potassium citrate powder (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Potassium iodide powder (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Propylene glycol liquid 500ml – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Sodium citrate powder (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Squill oxymel (2000ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Sulfur sublimed powder (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Tartaric acid powder g (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Wild cherry syrup (2000ml) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Wool fat solid (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Yellow soft paraffin solid (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
- Zinc oxide 12.5% / Dimeticone 1.04% spray g (115g) – Sprilon
- Zinc oxide powder g (500g) – J M Loveridge Ltd
Part VIIIB Amendments
| Previous Part VIIIB wording | Now reads |
| Doxycycline 50mg/5ml oral suspension STD (100ml) | Doxycycline 50mg/5ml oral suspension STD, SF, AF, NSF (100ml) |
| Fexofenadine 180mg/5ml oral suspension STD, AF, SF (100ml) | Fexofenadine 180mg/5ml oral suspension STD, AF, SF, NSF (100ml) |
Part VIIID Deletions
- Prednisolone sodium phosphate 0.03% eye drops STD, PF g (10ml)
- Prednisolone sodium phosphate 0.05% eye drops STD, PF g (10ml)
Part II (Drugs for which discount is not deducted (DND)) Amendments
| Previous Part II listing | Now reads |
| Ocaliva tablets (ALL) | Ocaliva 10mg tablets |
| Ondansetron 4mg/5ml oral solution sugar free | Ondansetron oral solution sugar free (ALL) |
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 May 2023 Drug Tariff:
| Product | Additional information (size, product code etc) |
| APPLIANCES – EMOLLIENT AND BARRIER PREPARATIONS – Hydromol Ointment | 1 kg |
| APPLIANCES – HYPODERMIC EQUIPMENT – Unistik Touch (Owen Mumford Ltd) | 1.5mm/30 gauge, 200 |
| APPLIANCES – Sigvaris Lymphoedema Glove – Class 1 (18-21mmHg) – Glove (Left or Right) with compressive fingers | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – BELTS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Universal Belt System. 5 Universal belt rings with 1 adjustable elasticated belt | 98mm belt ring, BLT098, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – BELTS – Welland Medical Ltd – Universal Belt System Large (5 belt rings with 1 adjustable elasticated belt) | 67mm belt ring, BLT167, 1 73mm belt ring, BLT173, 1 82mm belt ring, BLT182, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Colostomy Closed Pouch with soft backing – Beige | 60mm, FSC 960, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Colostomy Closed Pouch with soft backing – Clear | starter hole 10mm, FSC 710, 30 29mm, FSC 729, 30 35mm, FSC 735, 30 44mm, FSC 744, 30 51mm, FSC 751, 30 60mm, FSC 760, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd –Welland Curvex – Closed Pouch with soft, mouldable flange, all over soft cover and Dual-Carb filter – Beige | 25mm plateau starter hole, CCS 513, 10 43mm plateau 38mm pre-cut, CCL 538, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Curvex – Closed Pouch with soft, mouldable flange, all over soft cover and Dual-Carb filter – Clear | 25mm plateau starter hole, CCS 713, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Freestyle Colostomy (incorporating Dual-Carb Filter) – Closed Pouch with clear odour barrier film on flange side, opaque odour barrier film on filter side. Both sides covered with beige polyethylene soft back – Medium 13mm starter hole (cuts to 60mm)- pre-cut |
35mm, FMC 535, 30 44mm, FMC 544, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Freestyle Colostomy (incorporating Dual-Carb Filter) – Closed Pouch with clear odour barrier film on both sides and a white polyethylene soft back layer on the flange side – Large 13mm starter hole (cuts to 60mm) – pre-cut | 32mm, FLC 732, 30 35mm, FLC 735, 30 38mm, FLC 738, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Convex – Closed Pouch with integral convexity with soft backing – Beige soft backing to both sides – Medium 13mm starter hole (cuts to 35mm) – pre-cut | 32mm, NCM 532, 10 35mm, NCM 535, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Convex – Closed Pouch with integral convexity with soft backing – Beige soft backing to both sides – Large 13mm starter hole (cuts to 48mm) – pre-cut | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Convex – Closed Pouch with integral convexity with soft backing – Clear with white soft backing on flange side | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Oval – Colostomy Pouch with soft backing – Clear starter hole 13mm | FCV 713, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Vie – Closed Pouch with protected Dual-Carb Filter and soft beige comfort backing on both sides – Medium – pre-cut | 44mm, PMC 544, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Vie Curvex – Closed Pouch with soft, mouldable flange, Dual-Carb filter and integral belt loops – Beige double-sided softback – Small Plateau – cut-to-fit 13-25mm | PCCS 513, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Vie Curvex – Closed Pouch with soft, mouldable flange, Dual-Carb filter and integral belt loops – Beige double-sided softback – Medium Plateau – pre-cut | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Vie Curvex – Closed Pouch with soft, mouldable flange, Dual-Carb filter and integral belt loops – Beige double-sided softback – Large Plateau – pre-cut | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Vie Curvex – Closed Pouch with soft, mouldable flange, Dual-Carb filter and integral belt loops – Clear with beige soft backing on body side – Small Plateau – cut-to-fit 13-25mm | PCCS 713, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Silhouette – Standard Length Closed Pouch – Beige | 29mm, SCS 529, 30 35mm, SCS 535, 30 60mm, SCS 560, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Silhouette – Standard Length Closed Pouch – Clear | 10mm, SCS 710, 30 25mm, SCS 725, 30 32mm, SCS 732, 30 35mm, SCS 735, 30 44mm, SCS 744, 30 51mm, SCS 751, 30 60mm, SCS 760, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Vogue – Mini Closed Pouch – Beige | 29mm, VOG 929, 30 38mm, VOG 938, 30 44mm, VOG 944, 30 51mm, VOG 951, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – DEODORANTS – Opus Healthcare – NaturCare (aerosol spray) | 1100A, 50ml |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Curvex – Drainable Pouch with soft, mouldable flange, all over soft cover and Dual-Carb filter – Maxi size, beige double sided softback | 32mm plateau 32mm pre-cut, CDM 532, 10 43mm plateau starter hole, CDL 513, 10 43mm plateau 32mm pre-cut, CDL 532, 10 43mm plateau 38mm pre-cut, CDL 538, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Curvex – Drainable Pouch with soft, mouldable flange, all over soft cover and Dual-Carb filter – Maxi size, clear front | 25mm plateau starter hole, CDS 713, 10 32mm plateau starter hole, CDM 713, 10 43mm plateau starter hole, CDL 713, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Curvex – Drainable Pouch with soft mouldable flange, all over soft cover and Dual-Carb filter – Beige | 25mm plateau starter hole, CFS 513, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Curvex – Drainable Pouch with soft mouldable flange, soft cover and Dual-Carb filter – Clear | 25mm plateau starter hole, CFS 713, 10 43mm plateau starter hole, CFL 713, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle – Drainable Pouch with hydrocolloid wafer, protected Dual-Carb charcoal-based filter and integral closure – Beige double-sided softback large | 44mm, FLD 544, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle – Drainable Pouch with hydrocolloid wafer, protected Dual-Carb charcoal-based filter and integral closure – Beige double-sided softback medium anatomical 13mm starter hole | 35mm, FMD 535, 30 38mm, FMD 538, 30 44mm, FMD 544, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Convex – Drainable Pouch with integral convexity with soft backing and Dual-Carb Filter and Integral closure – Beige soft backing to both sides – Medium | 35mm, NDM 535, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Convex – Drainable Pouch with integral convexity with soft backing and Dual-Carb Filter and Integral closure – Beige soft backing to both sides – Large | 38mm, NDL 538, 10 44mm, NDL 544, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Vie Curvex – Drainable Pouch with soft, mouldable flange, Dual-Carb filter, Integral belt loops and Integral closure – Beige double-sided softback – Medium Plateau – pre-cut | 25mm, PCDM 525, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Vie Curvex – Drainable Pouch with soft, mouldable flange, Dual-Carb filter, Integral belt loops and Integral closure – Beige double-sided softback – Large Plateau – pre-cut | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Vie Curvex – Drainable Pouch with soft, mouldable flange, Dual-Carb filter, Integral belt loops and Integral closure – Clear with beige soft backing on body side – Small plateau | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Silhouette Plus – Drainable Pouch with filter – Beige | 44mm, SDF 544, 30 51mm, SDF 551, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Silhouette Plus – Drainable Pouch with filter – Clear | 29mm, SDF 729, 30 35mm, SDF 735, 30 38mm, SDF 738, 30 44mm, SDF 744, 30 51mm, SDF 751, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Silhouette Plus – Standard Length Drainable Pouch with soft backing – Beige | 44mm, FSI 944, 30 51mm, FSI 951, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Silhouette Plus – Standard Length Drainable Pouch with soft backing – Clear | 32mm, FSI 732, 30 35mm, FSI 735, 30 38mm, FSI 738, 30 44mm, FSI 744, 30 51mm, FSI 751, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – PRESSURE PLATES/SHIELDS – B. Braun Medical Ltd Iryflex Irrigation Face Plate | F05064E, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – SKIN FILLERS AND PROTECTIVES (Barrier Creams, Pastes, Aerosols, Lotions, Powders, Gels and Wipes) – Opus Healthcare – LaVera Barrier Cream | 3301, 100g |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle – Closed Pouch with Dual Carb filter – Midi size with clear front | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle – Closed Pouch with Dual Carb filter – Maxi size with clear front | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle – Closed Pouch with Dual Carb filter – Maxi Plus size with beige softback front | 45mm, F2C145, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle – Closed Pouch with Dual Carb filter – Maxi Plus size with clear front | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle – Drainable Pouch with integral closure and Dual Carb filter – Midi Size and clear front | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle – Drainable Pouch with integral closure and Dual Carb filter – Maxi Size and clear front | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle – Drainable Pouch with integral closure and Dual Carb filter – Maxi Plus size and clear front | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Flange – pre-cut | 25mm, F2F425, 5 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland FreeStyle Flange Convex – pre-cut | 25mm, N2F525, 5 35mm, N2F535, 5 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Silhouette 2 – Closed Pouch with soft backing and filter – Beige | 60mm, UNC560, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Silhouette 2 – Urostomy Pouch with soft backing and tap – Beige | 45mm, UNU945, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Silhouette 2 Flange – 45mm size – pre-cut | 38mm, UNH438, 5 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Silhouette 2 Flange – 60mm size – pre-cut | 32mm, UNH632, 5 44mm, UNH644, 5 51mm, UNH651, 5 57mm, UNH657, 5 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Silhouette 2 Flange Dual Adhesive – 45mm size – pre-cut | 25mm, UNB425, 5 32mm, UNB432, 5 38mm, UNB438, 5 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Silhouette 2 Flange Dual Adhesive – 60mm size | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – UROSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Curvex Uro – Urostomy Pouch with soft, mouldable flange, all over soft cover and soft outlet – Beige | 25mm plateau, cut-to-fit, CUS 913, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – UROSTOMY BAGS – Welland Medical Ltd – Welland Silhouette Uro – Urostomy Pouch with soft backing and soft outlet – Beige | 16mm, SUR 916, 10 22mm, SUR 922, 10 38mm, SUR 938, 10 |
| CHEMICAL REAGENTS – DETECTION STRIPS, BLOOD FOR KETONES (Beta-Hydroxybuterate) – GlucoMen Day (ß-Ketone) | 10 |
To view appliances due to be deleted from Part IX of the June, July and August 2023 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.
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