Commissioning and adoption - The Drug Tariff Part IX

The Drug Tariff is a monthly publication issued by NHS Prescription Services of the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). The Drug Tariff outlines what will be paid to pharmacy contractors for NHS services, any fees, allowances, the prices of drugs and appliances and the rules to follow when dispensing for reimbursement of the costs of drugs, appliances etc and remuneration.

Part IX of the Drug Tariff refers to products which may be prescribed in primary care by GPs, dentists and other appropriate prescribers. If an innovator wants their device to be prescribed in primary care then they must apply for their device to be included in Part IX of the tariff to NHS Prescription Services by submitting the appropriate application forms.

Further information is available through the Part IX FAQ, with guidance and support available from pixie@nhsbsa.nhs.uk.