Retrospective reimbursement price adjustments for Aptamil® products
Following representations made by Community Pharmacy England on behalf of community pharmacy owners, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has retrospectively adjusted the reimbursement prices of certain Aptamil® preparations dispensed from January to April 2024.
The list prices of some Aptamil® preparations manufactured by Nutricia Ltd had recently increased but these changes were not reflected on the NHS dictionary of medicines and devices (dm+d). Therefore, due to out of date pricing information held on NHS dm+d, Community Pharmacy England sought upward retrospective pricing adjustments for the following Aptamil® products dispensed from January to April 2024:
| Product | Pack size | Previous NHS list price | Retrospectively adjusted reimbursement price (effective from January 2024) |
| Aptamil® Anti-Reflux powder | 800g | £14.29 | £16.08 |
| Aptamil® Comfort milk | 800g | £14.29 | £16.08 |
| Aptamil® First milk powder | 200ml | £0.92 | £1.06 |
| Aptamil® Follow On milk | 200ml | £0.92 | £1.06 |
| Aptamil® Lactose Free powder | 400g | £7.70 | £8.39 |
For these products pricing adjustments are planned to be included in the June 2024 Schedule of Payments (with a payment dates of 30th August 2024). The payments will appear as ‘Adjustment drugs‘ and ‘Adjustment fees’ (if applicable). The adjustments for products listed above will be shown as a combined total.
Community Pharmacy England has raised concerns with DHSC about the accuracy of certain product and pricing information held on dm+d. Community Pharmacy England is in discussion with DHSC regarding improvements to the data quality and checking processes for dm+d database, managed by NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA).
