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Q: What are some common
mistakes to avoid? Q: What should I

A: check before endorsing
• Forgetting to include batch a special?
numbers or MSL license details for
non-Tariff items A: Before endorsing, double check
• Using BB claims incorrectly (not that the prescription has been written
permitted for VIIIB) correctly. It should follow one of the
• Omitting required details when following formats depending on the
endorsing ED type of special:

• ‘Drug name (Drug Tariff
Special Order)’ – for a Part VIIIB
Q: What are some common • listed special
‘Drug name (Part VIIID Drug Tariff
mistakes to avoid? Special Order)’ – for a Part VIIID
listed special
A: • ‘Drug name (Special Order)’ – for
• Forgetting to include batch a non-Part VIII special
numbers or MSL license details for • ‘Drug name (Imported
non-Tariff items (Country))’ – for a non-Part VIII
• Using BB claims incorrectly (not unlicensed import
permitted for VIIIB)
• Omitting required details when Incorrectly written prescriptions could
endorsing ED lead to non-payment. It’s also not
advisable to include “special order” in
the directions section, as this may be
missed during processing.
Q: Does this guidance apply
across all UK nations? See our full guide to

A: No — this guide is specific to England writing EPS and paper
and Wales. If you’re in Scotland or Northern prescriptions for Specials:
Ireland, different arrangements apply.

Q: What about Northern

Q: I’m in Scotland. Ireland?
What’s different? A: The current arrangement
for Numark Specials in
A: If you’re a Numark member in Scotland, Northern Ireland remains
here’s how Specials work for you: unchanged. For further info,
• Tariff-listed items are invoiced at the please speak to your Numark
Drug Tariff price, and your Numark Account Manager.
discount is paid as a rebate one
month later.
• Non-Tariff items are supplied with
0% discount. Q: Where can I find help if
• Free P&P on all orders.
• Access to a dedicated Scottish I’m not sure?
support team for sourcing, advice and
price matching: A: You can download our new
Phone: 0800 292 2949 Drug Tariff – Endorsing
Plus, all orders come with a handy Specials guide on NumarkNet,
endorsement sticker to help streamline scan the QE code which will
the submission process — just peel, stick, take you to a step-by-step
and submit. endorsement flowchart.

Still unsure? Contact Numark Information Services at
information.services@numark-central.co.uk or 0800 783 5709

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