Drug Tariff Watch – May 2022
Drug Tariff Watch – May 2022
April 29, 2022
The Drug Tariff Preface published monthly lists additions, deletions and other changes to products listed in the Drug Tariff. Below is a summary of the changes coming into effect from 1 May 2022.
Key | |
g | Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. |
§ | Selected List Scheme (SLS) |
* | This pack only (others already/still available) |
BB | Product is eligible for Broken Bulk claims where payment is made for a complete pack if a part-pack has been dispensed to match the prescribed quantity and it is unlikely that you will be able to dispense the balance within the following six months. |
OOP | Product eligible for Out Of Pocket expense claims (over £0.50) where in exceptional circumstances, contractors incur expenses in obtaining this product (which is not required to be frequently supplied by the contractor). |
DND | Product is not subject to discount deduction or ‘clawback’ as it meets either group or individual item criteria for DND (Discount Not Deducted) as set out in Part II of the Drug Tariff. |
Part VIIIA Additions
Category C Additions:
- Pyridostigmine bromide 12mg/1ml oral solution sugar free (150 ml) – Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd – BB, OOP and DND
- Sevelamer 800mg oral powder sachets sugar free g (90) – Renvela – OOP
- Tirbanibulin 10mg/g ointment 250mg sachets (5) – Klisyri – BB and OOP
Part VIIIA Amendments
- Ipratropium bromide 21micrograms/dose nasal spray g (180 dose) Category C – Rinatec reference product now reads Rinaspray – OOP
Price remains at £6.54
- Paracetamol 500mg / Ibuprofen 200mg tablets (12) Category C – Nuromol reference product now reads Nuromol Dual Action Pain Relief – BB and OOP
Price remains at £2.58
- Paracetamol 500mg / Ibuprofen 200mg tablets (24) Category C – Nuromol reference product now reads Nuromol Dual Action Pain Relief – BB and OOP
Price remains at £4.52 - Phytomenadione 10mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules (10) Category C – Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH reference product now reads Neon Healthcare Ltd – BB and OOP
Price remains at £10.49
- Phytomenadione 2mg/0.2ml solution for injection ampoules (10) Category C – Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH reference product now reads Neon Healthcare Ltd – BB and OOP
Price remains at £10.49 - Sodium valproate 300mg modified-release tablets (30(3xg10)) Category C now has a reference product of – Epilim Chrono – OOP
Price remains at £5.24
- Sodium valproate 500mg modified-release tablets (30(3xg10)) Category C now has a reference product of – Epilim Chrono – OOP
Price remains at £8.73
Please note price listed here was correct at the time of publishing and is subject to change in line with the price change mechanism.
Part VIIIA Deletions
If all pack sizes of a drug have been removed from Part VIII of the Drug Tariff the drug can continue to be dispensed as long as it does NOT appear in Part XVIIIA (Drugs, Medicines and other substances not to be ordered under a General Medical Services Contract).
Category C Deletions:
- Dipyridamole 200mg modified-release / Aspirin 25mg capsules (60) – Molita
Part VIIIB Additions
Product | Formulations covered by tariff |
Minimum volume |
Price for minimum volume (p) | Price for each extra ml/g above minimum volume (p) |
Allopurinol 100mg/5ml oral solution | STD | 100ml | 16570 | 1 |
Azathioprine 50mg/5ml oral solution | STD, AF, SF | 100ml | 6899 | 1 |
Clonazepam 250micrograms/5ml oral solution | STD | 100ml | 35527 | 109 |
Diazepam 2.5mg/5ml oral suspension | STD, AF, CF, LF, NSF, SF |
350ml | 18286 | 11 |
Gabapentin 100mg/5ml oral solution | STD, AF, CF, FF, LF, NSF, SF |
100ml | 27295 | 67 |
Gabapentin 100mg/5ml oral suspension | STD, AF, FF, LF, NSF, SF |
100ml | 21103 | 44 |
Phenobarbital 25mg/5ml oral solution | STD, AF, CF, FF, LF, SF |
100ml | 31874 | 1 |
Phenobarbital 25mg/5ml oral suspension | STD, AF, LF, NSF, SF | 100ml | 13744 | 17 |
Ramipril 10mg/5ml oral suspension | STD, AF, FF, SF | 100ml | 31000 | 1 |
Part VIIIB Amendments
Previous Part VIIIB wording | Now reads |
Azathioprine 20mg/5ml oral suspension STD, SF, LF, CF, AF, FF (100ml) | Azathioprine 20mg/5ml oral suspension STD, SF, LF, CF, AF, FF, NSF (100ml) |
Doxazosin 1mg/5ml oral suspension STD, SF, LF, CF, NSF (100ml) | Doxazosin 1mg/5ml oral suspension STD, SF, LF, CF, NSF, AF (100ml) |
Flecainide 10mg/5ml oral suspension STD, SF, LF, AF, FF (100ml) | Flecainide 10mg/5ml oral suspension STD, SF, LF, AF, FF, NSF (100ml) |
Indometacin 25mg/5ml oral suspension STD, SF, NSF, AF, FF, LF (100ml) | Indometacin 25mg/5ml oral suspension STD, SF, NSF, AF, FF, LF, CF (100ml) |
Phenobarbital 50mg/5ml oral solution STD, AF, CF, FF, LF, SF (150ml) | Phenobarbital 50mg/5ml oral solution STD, AF, CF, FF, LF, SF, NSF (150ml) |
Pizotifen 250micrograms/5ml oral suspension STD, SF, NSF (100ml) | Pizotifen 250micrograms/5ml oral suspension STD, SF, NSF, AF,CF, FF (100ml) |
Sodium benzoate 500mg/5ml oral solution STD, SF, LF, CF, NSF, AF (100ml) | Sodium benzoate 500mg/5ml oral solution STD, SF, LF, CF, NSF, AF, FF, PF (100ml) |
Spironolactone 25mg/5ml oral solution SF, CF, FF, LF (100ml) | Spironolactone 25mg/5ml oral solution SF, CF, FF, LF, STD (100ml) |
Trihexyphenidyl 2mg/5ml oral suspension STD, AF, LF, SF (300ml) | Trihexyphenidyl 2mg/5ml oral suspension STD, AF, LF, SF, FF (300ml) |
Part VIIID Deletions
- Metolazone 5mg tablets STD, LF, SF (28)
- Metolazone 5mg tablets STD, LF, SF (50)
Part II (Drugs for which discount is not deducted (DND)) Additions – Individual Items
- Pyridostigmine bromide 12mg/1ml oral solution sugar free
Part II (Drugs for which discount is not deducted (DND)) Additions – Group Items
- Azathioprine 50mg/5ml oral solution
- Gabapentin 100mg/5ml oral solution
- Gabapentin 100mg/5ml oral suspension
- Phenobarbital 25mg/5ml oral solution
- Phenobarbital 25mg/5ml oral suspension
Part II (Drugs for which discount is not deducted (DND)) Deletions – Individual Items
- Ammonaps 940mg/g granules
- Enzalutamide 40mg capsules
- Ethinylestradiol 10microgram tablets
- Ethinylestradiol 1mg tablets
- Ethinylestradiol 50microgram tablets
- Glytactin BetterMilk Lite 20 oral powder 46g sachets
- Imnovid 2mg capsules
- Sodium phenylbutyrate 940mg/g granules sugar free
- Viread 33mg/g granules
For a list of all the monthly changes to the DND status of products please see the following page Notice of changes to discount not deducted (DND) status of products.
Part IX Deletions
It is important to take careful note of removals from Part IX because if you dispense a deleted product, prescriptions will be returned as disallowed and therefore payment will not be made for dispensing the item.
The following appliances have been deleted from Part IX of the May 2022 Drug Tariff:
Product | Additional information (size, product code etc) |
APPLIANCES – DRESSINGS – WOUND MANAGEMENT DRESSINGS – Physiotulle | All sizes |
APPLIANCES – EMOLLIENT AND BARRIER PREPARATIONS – Diprobase Cream | All sizes |
APPLIANCES – VACUUM PUMPS AND CONSTRICTOR RINGS FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION – Owen Mumford Ltd – Rapport Ring Loading System – Set of 5 different sized rings, loading cone and transfer sleeves for maintaining an erection | SM2220 |
INCONTINENCE APPLIANCES – LEG BAGS – MacGregor Healthcare Ltd – Qufora Sterile Leg Bags, containing 1 pair of non-latex gloves and soft elasticated cotton velcro straps per box of 10 | 750ml, long tube Q Flow Lever Tap, 12361504, 10 750ml, long tube T-tap, 12351504, 10 |
STOMA APPLIANCES – COLOSTOMY BAGS – Peak Medical Ltd – Colomate Closed 1 piece pouch Beige non-woven front and back and high capacity filter – Small – starter hole | 10mm, CSB110, 30 |
STOMA APPLIANCES – DISCHARGE SOLIDIFYING AGENTS – Peak Medical Ltd – Gellymate Absorption Capsules | GM 140, 140 |
STOMA APPLIANCES – DISCHARGE SOLIDIFYING AGENTS – Peak Medical Ltd – Gellymate Absorption Tablets | GD 140, 140 |
STOMA APPLIANCES – PRESSURE PLATES/SHIELDS – Peak Medical Ltd – EuroTec Support Plate With 4-Point Belt Attachment (for use with 1-piece and 2-piece appliances) | All types and sizes |
STOMA APPLIANCES – SKIN FILLERS AND PROTECTIVES – CliniMed Ltd – CliniShield Wipes | 3800, 50 |
STOMA APPLIANCES – SKIN FILLERS AND PROTECTIVES – Pelican Healthcare Ltd – Pelican Protect | 133004, 30 |
STOMA APPLIANCES – STOMA CAPS/DRESSINGS – Peak Medical Ltd – Colomate Mini Stoma Cap with superabsorbent pad 1-piece beige | 6cm diameter, pre-cut 20mm, CCS120, 30 7cm diameter, pre-cut 25mm, CCS125, 30 |
STOMA APPLIANCES – STOMA CAPS/DRESSINGS – Peak Medical Ltd – Colomate Stoma Cap 1-piece beige high capacity bar filter | pre-cut 20mm, CCB120, 30 pre-cut 35mm, CCB135, 30 |
STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – ConvaTec Ltd – Consecura Low Profile | All types and sizes |
STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – ConvaTec Ltd – Urostomy Pouch with Accuseal Tap Standard Size | All types and sizes |
STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – ConvaTec Ltd- Urostomy Pouch with Fold-up Tap Standard Size | All types and sizes |
STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Peak Medical Ltd – Fleximate 2-piece closed pouch, Beige non-woven both sides, high capacity bar filter – Large | All types and sizes |
STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Peak Medical Ltd – Fleximate 2-piece drainable pouch, Beige with high capacity bar filter – Large | All types and sizes |
STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Peak Medical Ltd – Fleximate Anatomical closed pouch, Beige non-woven both sides, high capacity bar filter – Medium/Large | All types and sizes |
STOMA APPLIANCES – TWO PIECE OSTOMY SYSTEMS – Peak Medical Ltd – Fleximate closed pouch, Beige non-woven both sides, high capacity bar filter – Medium | All types and sizes |
To view appliances due to be deleted from Part IX of the June 2022, July 2022 and August 2022 Drug Tariffs visit our page Drug Tariff Appliance Watch: Notice of Deletion
To view the latest changes to special container status, visit our Notice of changes to special container status of products page.
To view previous Drug Tariff Watch months visit our page here.
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