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Hints and Tips Issue 42 (February 2021 edition) out now

Issue 42 of NHS Prescription Services Hints & Tips for dispensing contractors is now available to read on the NHS Business Services Authority's (NHSBSA's) website.

This edition of Hints & Tips features:

  • COVID-19 vaccination payments
  • PQS declaration window now open
  • Reimbursement for PPE costs
  • Drug Tariff to go digital-first this April 
  • February Drug Tariff delivery disruption
  • Serious Shortage Protocols SSP009 and SSP010
  • Extension of Serious Shortage Protocol SSP008
  • How to correctly endorse and claim for an SSP
  • Licensed Actual Medicinal Products and packs
  • BNF code changes January 2021
  • Digital Prescription Prepayment Certificates
  • Immigration Health Surcharge 

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Contact Information

Kate Blush

Senior Media and Campaigns Officer

NHS Business Services Authority

communicationsteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk