Author: Greg Bull

Drug Tariff Additions November 2021

The October 2021 preface includes those products which are going to be added for the November 2021 Drug tariff, meaning that they can be written generically, with no need to endorse as reimbursement will be based upon the Drug Tariff Price. Most interesting is the inclusion of a new strength of alimemazine oral solution sugar […]

PAMAN and dispensing practices – creating a paradigm shift in medication adherence

Putting dispensing practices at the forefront of change in Primary care The PAMAN System and Service A remote monitoring, medication administration and management support service, that is internet based and uses an audio- video hub device called a Medihub, to observe service users or patients taking their medication It is PAMAN monitoring team is made […]

NEW Drug Tariff Section; What You Need to Know

Last week the BBC news reported here on the NHS deal on the product inclisiran (Leqvio) 284mg/1.5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes which is manufactured by Novartis and currently distributed via a solus agreement with AAH. Interestingly from September 2021, a new section, Part VIIIC has been added to the Drug tariff which deals with […]

Don’t Lose Out; Generics Which Cost More Than Drug Tariff

As every dispenser knows, the purchase price of generics can vary month on month and from supplier to supplier. So how do you cope with the vagaries of generic purchase pricing? Do you stick to one supplier of generics? Do you use a supplier who promises to price match your best generic price elsewhere? Do […]

Drug Tariff Changes August and September

August Changes: Additions: Of interest are 2 entries for what were Special Order items and now have proprietary/ generic prices – watch you’re not paying more than the new list price: Co-codamol 30/500mg / 5ml Oral Soln SF 150ml £11.99 Cat A Solifenacin 5mg/5ml Oral Soln SF 150ml £28.81 Cat A Some new Appliances have […]

Our Member Scheme

ADDED 2 online learning modules; An Introduction to Controlled Drugs and An Introduction to Doctor Dispensing ADDED resource section – brands in short supply and generics which cost you more than Drug Tariff price 7 Webinar Recordings, over 4 hours of essential dispensing doctor viewing 7 Educational Slide Decks Covering the above recordings FREE Priority […]