Drug Tariff Watch – September 2025
Wednesday 27th August 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 September 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:
- *Adapalene 0.1% / Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel g (45g) – Penlan Pharmaceuticals Ltd – OOP
- Budesonide 1mg/2ml nebuliser suspension unit dose ampoules (20(4xg5)) – Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd – OOP
- Budesonide 500micrograms/2ml nebuliser suspension unit dose ampoules (20(4xg5)) – Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd – OOP
- Ciclosporin 900micrograms/ml eye drops 0.25ml unit dose preservative free (60(6xg10)) – Cequa – DND and OOP
- *Desloratadine 2.5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free (100ml) – Neoclarityn – BB and OOP
- *Desmopressin 240microgram sublingual tablets sugar free (100) – Molecule Pharma Ltd – BB and OOP
- *Dexketoprofen 25mg tablets (20) – Keral – BB and OOP
- *Docusate 100mg/5ml oral solution sugar free (150ml) – Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd – BB and OOP
- *Loperamide 2mg orodispersible tablets sugar free (6) – Imodium Instants – BB and OOP
- Metformin 1g oral powder sachets sugar free (30) – Morningside Healthcare Ltd – BB and OOP
- *Paracetamol 1g effervescent tablets sugar free (12) – SolpaOne – BB and OOP
- *Promethazine teoclate 25mg tablets (10) – Avomine – BB and OOP
- *Senna 15mg tablets (10) – Senokot Max Strength Adult – BB and OOP
- *Senna 15mg tablets (24) – Senokot Max Strength – BB and OOP
- *Sodium clodronate 400mg capsules (30) – Clasteon – BB and OOP
- Varenicline 1mg tablets (28) – Champix – BB and OOP
- Varenicline 500microgram tablets (56) – Champix – BB and OOP
Part VIIIA Amendments
- Cinacalcet 90mg tablets (28) Category C Mimpara reference product has changed to Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd – DND and OOP
Price decrease £347.96 to £295.77
- Conjugated oestrogens 300microgram / Medroxyprogesterone 1.5mg modified-release tablets (84) Category C Premique Low Dose reference product has changed to Pfizer Ltd – BB and OOP
Price increase £21.01 to £34.13
- Dapagliflozin 10mg tablets (28) Category C Forxiga has moved to Category M
Price decrease £36.59 to £30.15 - Dapagliflozin 5mg tablets (28) Category C Forxiga has moved to Category M
Price decrease £36.59 to £25.89 - Dexamethasone 0.1% eye drops 0.3ml unit dose preservative free (20) Category C Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd now reads 20(4xg5) to reflect the change in special container status – OOP
Price remains at £5.53 - Diclofenac sodium 100mg modified-release tablets (28) Category C Dicloflex Retard reference product has changed to Dexcel-Pharma Ltd – BB and OOP
Price remains at £11.33
- Diclofenac sodium 75mg modified-release tablets (28) Category C Dicloflex reference product has changed to Dexcel-Pharma Ltd – BB and OOP
Price remains at £9.00
- Diclofenac sodium 75mg modified-release tablets (56) Category C Dicloflex reference product has changed to Dexcel-Pharma Ltd – BB and OOP
Price remains at £17.56
- Ethinylestradiol 20microgram / Drospirenone 3mg tablets (84) Category C Eloine now reads 84(3xg28) to reflect the change in special container status – OOP
Price remains at £14.70 - Heparin sodium 200units/2ml patency solution ampoules (10) Category C Wockhardt UK Ltd reference product has changed to C C P Pharmaceuticals Ltd – BB and OOP
Price remains at £21.17
- Heparin sodium 50units/5ml patency solution ampoules (10) Category C Wockhardt UK Ltd reference product has changed to C C P Pharmaceuticals Ltd – BB and OOP
Price remains at £20.20
- Isosorbide mononitrate 40mg modified-release tablets (28) Category C Isotard 40XL reference product has now been removed – DND, BB and OOP
Price remains at £6.75 - Ketoconazole 200mg tablets (60) Category C Esteve RD UK & Ireland Ltd now reads Esteve Pharmaceuticals Ltd – DND, BB and OOP
Price remains at £540.75
- Liraglutide 6mg/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled disposable devices (2) Category C Diavic reference product has now been removed – DND, BB and OOP
Price remains at £50.49 - Oxycodone 120mg modified-release tablets (56) Category C OxyContin reference product has changed to Longtec – DND, BB and OOP
Price decrease £305.02 to £114.38
- Simeticone 42mg/5ml oral drops (100ml) Category C Dentinox Infant colic drops now reads g(100ml) to reflect the change in special container status – OOP
Price remains at £2.19 - Sucroferric oxyhydroxide (iron 500mg) chewable tablets (90) Category C Velphoro g(90) to reflect the change in special container status – OOP
Price remains at £179.00 - Tranylcypromine 10mg tablets (28) Category C Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd g(28) to reflect the change in special container status – DND and OOP
Price remains at £485.00 - Venlafaxine 150mg modified-release capsules (28) Category C reference product now reads Vensir XL – BB and OOP
Price increase £9.95 to £24.00
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:
- Calcium acetate 435mg / Magnesium carbonate heavy 235mg tablets (180) – Osvaren
- Diazepam 2mg/5ml oral solution sugar free (100ml) – Accord-UK Ltd
- Lamotrigine 10mg/ml oral suspension sugar free (300ml) – Desitin Pharma Ltd
- Saxagliptin 2.5mg / Metformin 1g tablets (56) – Komboglyze
Part VIIIB Deletions
- Bisoprolol 5mg/5ml oral solution STD, SF, LF, AF, CF, FF, NSF, PF (150ml)
- Bisoprolol 5mg/5ml oral suspension STD, SF, LF, NSF, AF, FF, CF, PF (100ml)
Part XVI List of Contraceptive Drugs to be Dispensed Free of Charge Additions
- Ethinylestradiol 30microgram / Levonorgestrel 150microgram tablets
Part XVI List of medicines covered by the HRT PPC Additions
- Nalvee – Dydrogesterone 10mg tablets
Part XVI List of medicines covered by the HRT PPC Amendments
| Previous Part XVI wording | Now reads |
| Non-branded products not listed elsewhere in the table – Estriol 500microgram pessaries & Estriol 0.01% vaginal cream with applicator | Non-branded products not listed elsewhere in the table – Estriol 500microgram pessaries & Estriol 0.01% vaginal cream with applicator & Estriol 0.01% vaginal cream |
| Premarin – Conjugated oestrogens 300microgram tablets & Conjugated oestrogens 625microgram tablets & Conjugated oestrogens 1.25mg tablets | Premarin Note: Premarin is no longer a branded medicine and is now available as a generic medicine. Remaining stocks of Premarin can still be supplied and remain eligible for the HRT PPC. – Conjugated oestrogens 300microgram tablets & Conjugated oestrogens 625microgram tablets & Conjugated oestrogens 1.25mg tablets |
| Premique Low Dose – Conjugated oestrogens 300microgram / Medroxyprogesterone 1.5mg modified-release tablets | Premique Low Dose Note: Premique Low Dose is no longer a branded medicine and is now available as a generic medicine. Remaining stocks of Premique Low Dose can still be supplied and remain eligible for the HRT PPC. – Conjugated oestrogens 300microgram / Medroxyprogesterone 1.5mg modified-release tablets |
Part II (Drugs for which discount is not deducted (DND)) Additions
- Ciclosporin 900micrograms/ml eye drops 0.25ml unit dose preservative free
Part II (Drugs for which discount is not deducted (DND)) Deletions
- Glycopyrronium bromide powder for solution for iontophoresis
- Phenytoin sodium 250mg/5ml solution for injection ampoules
- PKU GMPro oral powder 33.3g sachets
- Triamterene 50mg capsules
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 September 2025 Drug Tariff:
| Product | Additional information (size, product code etc) |
| APPLIANCES – BANDAGES – Multi-layer Compression Bandaging – AndoFlex TLC Zinc Lite – 2 layer compression kit (latex free) | All sizes |
| APPLIANCES – EMOLLIENT AND BARRIER PREPARATIONS – Dermipar Ointment | 500g |
| APPLIANCES – EMOLLIENT AND BARRIER PREPARATIONS – QV Skin Lotion | 500ml |
| APPLIANCES – HYPODERMIC EQUIPMENT – Reusable Pens – For Insulin – Autopen Classic | 3.0ml, 1 unit (1-21 units) |
| APPLIANCES – HYPODERMIC EQUIPMENT – Lancets – Sterile, Single-Use – MySugarWatch lancets (MySugarWatch Ltd) | 0.31mm/30 gauge, 100 |
| APPLIANCES – HYPODERMIC EQUIPMENT – Lancets – Sterile, Single-Use – Unistik Touch (Owen Mumford Ltd) | 1.8mm/28 gauge, 200 2.0mm/23 gauge, 200 2.0mm/21 gauge, 200 |
| APPLIANCES – LYMPHOEDEMA GARMENTS – Sigvaris CompreKnee, (30-40mmHg) Standard Knee | S, M, L/XL |
| INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – INCONTINENCE SHEATHS – Clinisupplies Ltd – Prosys FloPack (contains 5 Prosys leg bags, 4 Prosys leg bag straps and 30 Prosys self adhesive silicone sheaths) | All types and sizes |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Hollister Ltd – Impression “C” with convex wafer – Beige with beige Comfort backing on both sides | 22mm, 3261, 10 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Hollister Ltd – Moderma Flex – Drainable Pouch with skin-resting barrier, filter. Anatomical shape. Beige comfort backing on both sides. – starter hole | 15-55mm, 26200, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Hollister Ltd – Moderma Flex – Maxi Drainable Pouch with FlexWear skin barrier, adhesive border, integral filter and Lock ‘n’ Roll closure system – Beige – pre-cut | 40mm, 58340, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Hollister Ltd – Drainable Pouch with FlexWear skin barrier and adhesive border, Viewing Option Lock ‘n’ Roll closure system and AF300 filter – Maxi – Beige – pre-cut | 20mm, 5683120, 30 30mm, 5683130, 30 40mm, 5683140, 30 45mm, 5683145, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Koenig Rutzen – all rubber black screw outlet – Large | 35mm, 161135, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Koenig Rutzen – spout outlet – Large | 32mm, 171132, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Koenig Rutzen – spout outlet – small | 25mm, 171225, 1 32mm, 171232, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Koenig Rutzen – spout outlet – special | 171099, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Koenig Rutzen with metal bridge, screw outlet – Large | 38mm, 165138, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – ILEOSTOMY (DRAINABLE) BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Koenig Rutzen with metal bridge, screw outlet – Special | 165099, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – B. Braun Medical Ltd – Softima 3S – Closed Pouch – Mini beige | 55mm, 931255E, 30 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Salts Healthcare – White Rubber Bag (for use with flange) – Screw outlet – Small | 461229, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – UROSTOMY BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Koenig Rutzen – All Rubber Black with Tap outlet and N-R valve – Large | 32mm, 181132, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – UROSTOMY BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Koenig Rutzen – with metal bridge, tap outlet and N-R valve – Large | 38mm, 185138, 1 |
| STOMA APPLIANCES – UROSTOMY BAGS – Salts Healthcare – Koenig Rutzen – MB with Bridge, Tap outlet and N-R valve – Large | 25mm, 188125, 1 |
| CHEMICAL REAGENTS – DETECTION STRIPS, BLOOD FOR GLUCOSE – Biosensor Strips – MySugarWatch | 50 |
| CHEMICAL REAGENTS – DETECTION STRIPS, BLOOD FOR KETONES (Beta-Hydroxybuterate) – MySugarWatch ß-Ketone Test Strips | 10 |
To view appliances due to be deleted from Part IX of the October, November and December 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.
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