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A. I assume you are using the DAC on an agency
Q. We use Nucare for our DAC basis (you send them the prescription).
for both dispensing and non- If this is the case, then there is no need to send
dispensing patients. out – you can collect the charge and Nucare
Usually if a non-dispensing patient will charge you the same on their statement
has to pay we send the script to a which you can monitor. The same arrangement
pharmacy. Is this correct? goes for all Dispensing Appliance Contractors
(DACs) where you have the option to allow them
to dispense the prescription on your behalf and
in return they will pay you an agency fee. As you
are no longer dispensing but rather acting as
an agent, you can dispense to non-dispensing
patients. DACs are allowed to supply any items
listed in Part 9 of the drug tariff.
Q. I am a little uncertain regarding A. Both are correct but as the item has a
reimbursement for Leqvio Injection.
nominal reimbursement cost you should be
able to obtain this item from the wholesaler for
dm+d has an indicative price of
£1987.00, I called NHSBSA and they said
that same cost as this is the arrangement for
that this was the correct figure.
so I would give them a ring and check they are
selling at the subsidised price, which they should
When I look in the Drug Tariff part V11!C. Leqvio is distributed by Alliance
however , it is part V111C (ii) and the
be. Check your invoice.
reimbursement is £50.00.
Can you tell me which is correct please ?
If you have any queries, contact me at
carolinepond@chasepeople.com
or call us on 01904 558 350
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