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Local Services Database

Welcome to the Community Pharmacy England Services Database, which has been developed to provide accurate, relevant and up-to-date information to support the development of local pharmacy strategies and locally commissioned services. The database is searchable using the search box to [...]

Published on: 19th June 2013 | Updated on: 15th April 2024

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How discount deduction works

Update: 28/03/23 – The Drug Tariff for April 2023 will contain changes to the discount deduction arrangements for pharmacy contractors, including changes which Community Pharmacy England rejected, and are subsequently being imposed. The changes being implemented from 1 April include: [...]

Published on: 18th June 2013 | Updated on: 11th December 2023

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Consumables and container allowance

Part IV of the Drug Tariff sets out the guidance and payment information for consumables and container. Part IV states ‘A pharmacy contractor shall supply in a suitable container any drug which he is required to supply under Part II [...]

Published on: 18th June 2013 | Updated on: 15th March 2022

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New Medicine Service (NMS)

The New Medicine Service (NMS) was the fourth Advanced Service to be added to the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF); it commenced on 1st October 2011. The service provides support for people with long-term conditions newly prescribed a medicine to [...]

Published on: 18th June 2013 | Updated on: 18th November 2023

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EPS home

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) enables prescriptions to be sent electronically from a prescriber to the pharmacy and then on to the NHSBSA for payment. EPS main Dispensing Submission EPS Prescription Tracker EPS other  CDs dm+d medicines database Contingencies  Dose [...]

Published on: 18th June 2013 | Updated on: 9th February 2024

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Exemptions from the prescription charge

In February 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced that patients in England will be able to access cheaper Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for menopause through a new HRT prescription prepayment certificate (HRT PPC). From 1 April [...]

Published on: 18th June 2013 | Updated on: 3rd May 2024

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Prescription charge refund procedure

Following the introduction of the Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC), the FP57 receipt and refund claim form has been updated. The new FP57 is now available to order, however, there will be a period of transition where [...]

Published on: 18th June 2013 | Updated on: 4th August 2023

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What does the patient pay?

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) uplifted the NHS prescription charge to £9.90 from 1st May 2024. The NHS prescription charge is reviewed annually. Community Pharmacy England has designed a downloadable Prescription Charge Card for community pharmacies. As [...]

Published on: 18th June 2013 | Updated on: 3rd May 2024

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Endorsement guidance

This is a quick reference guide to the prescription endorsements which pharmacy teams may need to use. Accurate endorsement is vital to ensuring correct payment from the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). Pharmacy teams are able to download the Dispensing [...]

Published on: 18th June 2013 | Updated on: 16th April 2024

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Problems obtaining an appliance?

Please complete the details below to report problems experienced in obtaining a product listed in Part IX of the Drug Tariff — whether it be extra charges being added, higher than Drug Tariff price, or difficulties in obtaining. Community Pharmacy England will [...]

Published on: 31st May 2013 | Updated on: 30th March 2022

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Published on: 31st May 2013 | Updated on: 28th July 2023