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Special containers Pharmacy First Scotland
• The nDCVP uses a 'special • Only items listed in Part 17
container' label, which is a bit (Approved products list) of
different from the old 'whole pack' the Scottish Drug Tariff will
label and rules. be reimbursed. Here are some
• It applies to packs where it is not examples:
practical to split either the pack/ Items Permitted on Pharmacy
subpack, ensuring pharmacies First:
aren't short-changed when the º Paracetamol SF (sugar-free)
exact quantity prescribed can't be suspension 120mg/5ml and
provided. 250mg/5ml, 100ml and 200ml
• The nDCVP system applies a rule º Paracetamol 500mg tablets, 32
to pay a quantity close to what was tablets and paracetamol 500mg
prescribed. This quantity must be a soluble tablets, 24 tablets
multiple of a full pack/subpack.
Items Not Permitted on
• Due to these requirements for Pharmacy First:
special containers, the original pack
10% dispensing rules do not apply. º Paracetamol 120mg SF
Accurate selection of dm+d items oral solution, Paracetamol
effervescent 500mg tablets
• For non-tariff items, payment An anticipated fix for the nDCVP
depends on the item selected on system is expected in the fourth
your pharmacy's PMR. It's crucial to quarter of 2025/2026, but even then,
pick the correct product, including following these endorsement claiming
the manufacturer and pack size. procedures will be best practice to
• If you select the wrong item, the ensure appropriate reimbursement.
system will pay the cheapest You can review your claims and
manufacturer listed in the dm+d. reimbursements using the NSS online
Claiming for Serious Shortage reporting tool.
Protocol (SSP) items, specials and scot.us3.list-manage.com/track/
imported unlicensed medicines
• This is a known issue where Top tips
endorsements might not be 1. Endorse correctly. Make sure all
correctly presented, affecting relevant information is included for
reimbursement. any additional payments.
• For unlicensed medicines with 2. Take care to select the right
active SSPs in place, you’ll need product and pack size on your PMR
three parts to the endorsement: 3. For Pharmacy First Scotland, check
1. SP – Special price value the formulary. Make sure the item
authorised by the NHS board. The supplied is allowed.
value must be in pence.
2. OXP – Any handling charges
and charges for posting and
packaging, in pence.
3. OTH – The SSP reference number
• For unlicensed or imported
medicines, you’ll need two parts Need more help? Get in touch
with the team on information.
1. SP 2. OXP services@numark-central.
• These endorsements are co.uk or by calling 0800 783
essential for electronic and paper 5709 (option 2).
prescriptions to ensure the SP
endorsement is applied and paid.
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