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Community Pharmacy England on behalf of pharmacy owners made further applications to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), resulting in a further 11 new products being added to the ‘Drugs for which Discount is Not Deducted’ (DND) list from 1 February 2026. This takes the total [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (30/01/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for January 2026: This list includes three improved prices following representations made by Community Pharmacy England on behalf of community pharmacy owners. Please note: Community Pharmacy England has submitted price concession applications for a number of other medicines [...]

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NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has announced that, from 1 February 2026 all end‑of‑month paper prescription bundles/batch submissions must be sent to their office at Greenfinch Way – see address below: Unit 5, Greenfinch Way Newburn Riverside Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8NX Pharmacy teams should despatch their January 2026 prescription bundles (to be submitted by 5th [...]

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Following representations from Community Pharmacy England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has re-determined that the following products will be granted special container status from 1 February 2026. Generic drug name (dm+d descriptor) Brand and/or manufacturer Pack Size Special container Relugolix 120mg tablets Orgovyx® 120mg tablets (Accord-UK Ltd) 30 tablet Complete pack Salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5ml [...]

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Pharmacy owners are reminded that the NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service for the autumn/winter campaign ends on 31st January 2026. Pharmacy teams should not administer any further vaccinations under this service after this date. Pharmacy owners are reminded to ensure they have submitted their claims for payment for the service. These should be submitted within one [...]

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