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The content below contains the latest news affecting community pharmacy owners and their teams throughout Scotland. If you can’t find something or you have a question please get in touch with us at webteam@cps.scot
Adjusted Prices Review and Part 7 Changes
As a part of our work with the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland, we regularly raise lines of concern and work to secure adjusted prices for these. We also work with them regularly to review lines which have now stabilised and remove these as appropriate.
April 2025 Part 7 Publishing
Please note: Due to ongoing discussions with Public Health Scotland (PHS) the final round of Adjusted Prices for March are likely to be agreed and published on Tuesday 1st April 2025.
February 2025 Part 7 Publishing
Due to the day on which the 1st February falls this year, we will publish the February edition of Part 7 on the website slightly later than usual, early next week.
Deletions from Part 7 as of 1st January 2025
The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for January 2025.
January 2025 Part 7 Publishing Dates
We'd like to thank contractors for continuing to use our shortage reporter, we know it is a very busy time of year for pharmacy teams and we want to reassure you our discussions on shortages and adjusted prices for the month of December 2024 will continue until the January Scottish Drug Tariff Part 7 is agreed and published.
Adjusted Prices Review and Part 7 Changes
As a part of our work with the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland, we regularly raise lines of concern and work to secure adjusted prices for these. We also work with them regularly to review lines which have now stabilised and remove these as appropriate.
Part 7 Additions & Deletions October 2024
The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for October 2024. In this month there are four additions and two deletions from the drug tariff we wanted to make you aware of.
Part 7 Additions and Deletions: September 2024
The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for September 2024. In this month there is one addition and one deletion from the drug tariff we wanted to make you aware of.
September 2024 Part 7 Publishing
Due to the day on which the 1st September falls this year, we will publish the September edition of Part 7 on the website slightly later than usual, week beginning Monday 2nd September 2024.
Adjusted Prices Review and Part 7 Additions & Deletions August 2024
As a part of our work with the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland, we regularly raise lines of concern and work to secure adjusted prices for these. We also work with them regularly to review lines which have now stabilised and remove these as appropriate.
June 2024 Part 7 Publishing
Due to the day on which the 1st June falls this year, we will publish the June edition of Part 7 on the website slightly later than usual, on Monday 3rd May 2024.
Deletions to Part 7S as of 1st May 2024
The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for May 2024. In this month there are three deletions to Part 7S of the drug tariff we wanted to make you aware of.
May 2024 Part 7 Publishing
We have been advised that the May 2024 edition of Part 7 will be slightly delayed this month.
April 2024 Drug Tariff Annual Reset
The annual reset of the Drug Tariff has now been undertaken by Public Health Scotland. This is where they balance the value of the tariff by modulating molecules up or down with a view to delivering the same overall value against volume and having outlier prices brought in line as part of the process.
Adjusted Prices Review and Part 7 Changes for April 2024
Based on evidence, there are several lines that have stabilised which you can view here with their revised price for April 2024. These are no longer treated as Adjusted Prices; however, we will continue to monitor these lines, so we ask you to please continue to use our Shortages Reporter to report any that are of concern.
Update for April 2024 Part 7 Publishing
Due to continued discussions with Public Health Scotland Part 7 of the Scottish drug tariff for April 2024 will not likely be published until early next week once all work is complete and agreed.
April 2024 Part 7 Publishing
Please note, due to the day on which the 1st April falls this year, we will publish the April edition of Part 7 on the website slightly later than usual, early next week.