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the financial impact on primary care, an AAH UK has been awarded the tender for
alternative reimbursement process is in place. supply of Inclisiran to primary care in England
The Secretary of State has determined under a Solus distribution arrangement.
a basic price for Inclisiran based on the Inclisiran will be available to order from AAH
commercial arrangement between Novartis at a nominal charge of £45 per pack, as
UK and NHSE&I which ensures that this drug agreed within the commercial agreement
is available to purchase at the nominal price between Novartis and NHSE&I for supply
via a designated wholesaler. The commercial against NHS prescriptions.
agreement, executed by the Commercial Stock for private prescriptions (list price) can
Medicines Directorate (CMD), ensures the be obtained by contacting Novartis Customer
affordability (and reduces the drugs budget Care directly on 08457 419 442 or via e-mail
impact) of the treatment to enable adequate commercial.team@novartis.com
access for high-risk patients across England.
The Leqvio/Inclisiran prescription will be reimbursed at £50 which
constitutes the reimbursement for the £45 purchase cost plus £5.
Unfortunately, clawback will still be applied to Dispensing Doctors (not to
pharmacy contractors) but at least the product dose not make you a loss
which seems to be the main concern from the emails I have had. You do
not need to endorse the prescription. The £50 will be paid automatically
and as this is an injectable the PA (VAT) allowance will also be paid.
The document in the link below gives further information.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/aac/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2023/04/
B1913_Summary-information-on-the-funding-and-supply-of-
inclisiran_v3_June-2023.pdf
Contractors should not expect to incur any additional charges or fees
when ordering Leqvio/Inclisiran from AAH UK.
I hope that clarifies what has caused some confusion. You can pass
the information on to local chemists too, as I know some are pushing
prescriptions back to you saying they cannot supply.
If you have any questions, contact me at carolinepond@chasepeople.com
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