A high percentage of disallowed items are appliances or chemical reagents not listed in Part IX (the Appliances section) of the Drug Tariff or products ordered by dentists or community nurse prescribers which are not listed in their respective formularies. Recently, Community Pharmacy England has received queries from pharmacy owners concerned about the losses incurred [...]
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Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Triptorelin acetate (Gonapeptyl® Depot) 3.75mg powder and solvent for suspension for injection pre-filled syringes. MSN/2025/007 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 20/02/2025 Triptorelin acetate (Gonapeptyl Depot®) 3.75mg powder and solvent for suspension for injection pre-filled syringes will be out [...]
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A disallowed item is one that has NOT been passed for payment by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). Community Pharmacy England is encouraging pharmacy owners to check their disallowed items history on the Manage Your Service (MYS) portal to identify any unpaid items and check the reasons why these were disallowed by the NHSBSA. If an item is [...]
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According to the Shortage of Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) National Patient Safety Alert (NPSA) published on 18 December 2024, Creon® will remain in limited supply until 2026 and alternatives such as Nutrizym® 22 capsules and Pancrex V® capsules and powder are intermittently available but are unable to fully cover the gap in supply. One of the [...]
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Community pharmacies are reminded that Inclisiran (Leqvio®) 284mg/1.5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringe is available to order from the nominated wholesaler AAH UK at a nominal charge of £45 per pack for supply against NHS prescriptions, as agreed within the commercial agreement between Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd and NHS England. A summary of the current [...]
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