November Drug Tariff News
5th December 2024 - Source: Amanda Chell
Additions to Part 2
Only 1 item has been added to Part 2 in the November Drug Tariff. This one item is:
Generally, items which fall into Part 2 of the Drug Tariff have no Wholesaler discount, you are potentially dispensing at a loss. You may consider sending the prescription away to a local Pharmacy to be dispensed.
Additions to Part 8a
7 items have been added to Part 8a of the November Drug Tariff. Ones which I think you will find of interest are:
- Atogepant 10mg tablets and 60mg tablets have gone into the November Drug Tariff as a Category C with the reimbursement price based on Aquipta. There is no discount on this product, and as it has been added to Part 2, this is one to send away to the local pharmacy.
- Clarithromycin 500mg modified release tablets, pack size 14 has gone into the November Drug Tariff, again as a Category C with the reimbursement price based on Xetinin XL at £13.23. This product is also showing as having no discount but as the list price is reasonably cheap, your dispensing fee will offset some of the loss.
- Metronidazole 0.75% cream – 50g has been added to the November Drug tariff with the reimbursement price based on Rozex- the 40g has been removed.
Deletions to Part 8a
12 items have been deleted from the November Drug Tariff.
Ones which I think you may find of interest are:
- Adrenaline (base) 500micrograms/ 0.5ml (1 in 1,000) solution for injection pre-filled disposable devices has been removed from the November Drug Tariff. This is more commonly known as Emerade. Emerade 500 micrograms was discontinued in June 2024.
- * Hydrocortisone 1% / Miconazole 2% cream -30g has been removed from the November Drug Tariff. More commonly known as Daktacort. There is an alternative pack size available– 15g. Please take care when prescribing as the 15g is significantly more expensive.
- Metronidazole 0.75% cream – 40g has been removed from the November Drug Tariff. This pack size was discontinued in July 24. However, the 50g pack has been added.
As a reminder Items which have been removed from the Drug Tariff part 8A can still be prescribed and dispensed but you will need to endorse the prescription with manufacturer, pack size and price paid.
Other Changes to Part 8a
Only 1 item is listed in ‘Other Changes, and this one is:
- Clarithromycin 500mg modified release tablets- was sitting as a category C, has remained as a Category C, but the brand the reimbursement is based on has been added as Xetinin XL.
