Good morning! If you are in England and recieve an average of over one prescription item a month, GET A PREPAYMENT CERTIFICATE and save yourself money!
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NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) | NHSBSA
A PPC could save you money if you pay for your NHS prescriptions. The certificate covers all your NHS prescriptions for a set price. You will save money if you need more than 3 items in 3 months, or 1...
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December 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Good morning! If you are in England and recieve an average of over one prescription item a month, GET A PREPAYMENT CERTIFICATE and save yourself money!
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-pre...
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-pre...
Response to the consultation on Health and Social Care statistical outputs was published today www.gov.uk/government/c...
Health and social care statistical outputs
We are seeking views on health and social care statistical outputs published by DHSC (including OHID), NHSBSA, UKHSA, ONS and NHS England.
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November 21, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Response to the consultation on Health and Social Care statistical outputs was published today www.gov.uk/government/c...
This #WorldPharmacistsDay, we're proud to support over 10,300 pharmacy contractors in England.
We digitally process over 1 billion prescription items each financial year via the Electronic Prescription Service, streamlining how pharmacies receive prescriptions from prescribers.
We digitally process over 1 billion prescription items each financial year via the Electronic Prescription Service, streamlining how pharmacies receive prescriptions from prescribers.
September 25, 2026 at 8:08 AM
This #WorldPharmacistsDay, we're proud to support over 10,300 pharmacy contractors in England.
We digitally process over 1 billion prescription items each financial year via the Electronic Prescription Service, streamlining how pharmacies receive prescriptions from prescribers.
We digitally process over 1 billion prescription items each financial year via the Electronic Prescription Service, streamlining how pharmacies receive prescriptions from prescribers.
Oh, also here is what drugs cost. It is a pdf, but you can go to the three line menu for a search
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Drug Tariff | NHSBSA
The NHSBSA produces the Drug Tariff each month on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
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December 5, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Oh, also here is what drugs cost. It is a pdf, but you can go to the three line menu for a search
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-g...
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1/#RPSS UPDATE: from NHSBSA. Now saying 90% of those affected by error by 16th Dec 24 (previously said 3rd Dec)
- For 10% members still waiting for a corrected RPSS BSA will write to them by same date with an update, aim by End Feb '25 (deadline 3/12 after RPSS)
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- For 10% members still waiting for a corrected RPSS BSA will write to them by same date with an update, aim by End Feb '25 (deadline 3/12 after RPSS)
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Understanding the effect of rollback on annual allowance | NHSBSA
We are aware that some of the Remediable Pension Savings Statements (RPSS') sent in October include some incorrect information and we are sincerely sorry about this.
We have identified and fixed all ...
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December 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM
1/#RPSS UPDATE: from NHSBSA. Now saying 90% of those affected by error by 16th Dec 24 (previously said 3rd Dec)
- For 10% members still waiting for a corrected RPSS BSA will write to them by same date with an update, aim by End Feb '25 (deadline 3/12 after RPSS)
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- For 10% members still waiting for a corrected RPSS BSA will write to them by same date with an update, aim by End Feb '25 (deadline 3/12 after RPSS)
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Quarter of disallowed items were prescribed by dentists and nurses prescribers
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Quarter of disallowed items were prescribed by dentists and nurses prescribers
Nearly a quarter of disallowed items dispensed by community pharmacies were prescribed by dentists and nurses, new figures have shown.
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September 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Quarter of disallowed items were prescribed by dentists and nurses prescribers
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Estradiol "costs" the NHS 11p a pump. And that was after a 50% hike.
And the price includes the costs of running a pharmacy.
It literally costs the NHS nothing. Because it is less than the prescription fee.
And the price includes the costs of running a pharmacy.
It literally costs the NHS nothing. Because it is less than the prescription fee.
Reimbursement price changes | NHSBSA
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that the reimbursement price for the following products has been redetermined for August 2024 prescriptions. This is to reflect an increase in th...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Estradiol "costs" the NHS 11p a pump. And that was after a 50% hike.
And the price includes the costs of running a pharmacy.
It literally costs the NHS nothing. Because it is less than the prescription fee.
And the price includes the costs of running a pharmacy.
It literally costs the NHS nothing. Because it is less than the prescription fee.
Good reminder 🙏
Also if you only need certain HRT medicines (check list) then you can get 12 months of prescriptions for the price of 2 prescriptions (£19.80)
Also if you only need certain HRT medicines (check list) then you can get 12 months of prescriptions for the price of 2 prescriptions (£19.80)
NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC) | NHSBSA
If you pay for NHS prescribed HRT medicine 3 or more times in 12 months, an HRT PPC could save you money.Each item on an NHS prescription usually costs £9.90. You can buy an HRT PPC for a one-off paym...
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December 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Good reminder 🙏
Also if you only need certain HRT medicines (check list) then you can get 12 months of prescriptions for the price of 2 prescriptions (£19.80)
Also if you only need certain HRT medicines (check list) then you can get 12 months of prescriptions for the price of 2 prescriptions (£19.80)
Are you a GP/Pharmacist looking to to identify patients at potential risk from harm from multiple medications? Join our webinar showing how the NHSBSA Polypharmacy Prescribing Comparators Dataset can help Register events.weahsn.net/TheHealthInn... @clarepharmacy.bsky.social @tonyavery.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Are you a GP/Pharmacist looking to to identify patients at potential risk from harm from multiple medications? Join our webinar showing how the NHSBSA Polypharmacy Prescribing Comparators Dataset can help Register events.weahsn.net/TheHealthInn... @clarepharmacy.bsky.social @tonyavery.bsky.social
If you're interested in the graph, this is NHS England estrogen prescriptions by year. The TV show aired early 2021.
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July 13, 2026 at 4:14 PM
If you're interested in the graph, this is NHS England estrogen prescriptions by year. The TV show aired early 2021.
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The VDPS is not a compensation scheme. It does not prejudice the right of the disabled person to pursue a claim for damages through the courts. “NHSBSA Copyright 2024” This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence: nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-gov...
Open Government Licence
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January 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The VDPS is not a compensation scheme. It does not prejudice the right of the disabled person to pursue a claim for damages through the courts. “NHSBSA Copyright 2024” This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence: nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-gov...
Consultation on health and care statistical outputs being reduced and/or stopped is now live - if you use any of these then I urge you to take a look! www.gov.uk/government/c...
Health and social care statistical outputs
We are seeking views on health and social care statistical outputs published by DHSC (including OHID), NHSBSA, UKHSA, ONS and NHS England.
www.gov.uk
December 12, 2023 at 11:44 AM
Consultation on health and care statistical outputs being reduced and/or stopped is now live - if you use any of these then I urge you to take a look! www.gov.uk/government/c...
Regular reminder that if you will get eleven prescriptions in a 12-month period you will save money getting a pre-payment certificate.
NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) | NHSBSA
A PPC could save you money if you pay for your NHS prescriptions.
The certificate covers all your NHS prescriptions for a set price. You will save money if you need more than 3 items in 3 months, or...
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk
August 31, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Regular reminder that if you will get eleven prescriptions in a 12-month period you will save money getting a pre-payment certificate.
The list of conditions for which you can get a medical exemption certificate for prescription payment is bonkers and arbitrary. Got kidney failure that lasts for life? Not covered. Likewise, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus? Nope. Hypoparathyroidism? You're in! Why?!
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Medical exemption certificates | NHSBSA
It is the medical exemption certificate that entitles you to free NHS prescriptions, not the medical condition. If you do not have a valid medical exemption certificate, you may be liable for a penalt...
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March 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The list of conditions for which you can get a medical exemption certificate for prescription payment is bonkers and arbitrary. Got kidney failure that lasts for life? Not covered. Likewise, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus? Nope. Hypoparathyroidism? You're in! Why?!
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-if-you...
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-if-you...
For one local NHS pharmacist, coming home to Scotland to care for his mum should have been a fresh start. Instead, he found himself facing a battle with NHSBSA over prescription charges.
September 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
For one local NHS pharmacist, coming home to Scotland to care for his mum should have been a fresh start. Instead, he found himself facing a battle with NHSBSA over prescription charges.
events.weahsn.net/NHSBSAPolyph... join us to understand how prescribing data can help shape how you prioritise patients who can benefit from a structure medication review.
NHSBSA Polypharmacy Prescribing Comparators: Getting the Balance Right
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March 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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In the UK you can sign up for a pre-payment certificate covering all prescription drug costs for a year for £115 ($150) - and free for over 60s. The US has a way to go www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-pre...
NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) | NHSBSA
A PPC could save you money if you pay for your NHS prescriptions.
The certificate covers all your NHS prescriptions for a set price. You will save money if you need more than 3 items in 3 months, or...
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk
January 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
In the UK you can sign up for a pre-payment certificate covering all prescription drug costs for a year for £115 ($150) - and free for over 60s. The US has a way to go www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-pre...
Looks like S1 would cover healthcare costs for UK pensioners living in EU. www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/healthcare-c...
Healthcare cover when moving abroad | NHSBSA
Information about S1 entitlements if you have an exportable benefit or if you're a posted worker
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January 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Looks like S1 would cover healthcare costs for UK pensioners living in EU. www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/healthcare-c...
The UK Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme - Claims & Payments to August 2024
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November 23, 2024 at 12:47 PM
The UK Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme - Claims & Payments to August 2024
“NHSBSA Copyright 2024”
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Our people make us who we are. That's why we're incredibly proud to be named third Best Not-For-Profit company to work for in this year's #BestCompanies awards.
Thank you to every colleague who makes the NHSBSA an exceptional place to work.
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Thank you to every colleague who makes the NHSBSA an exceptional place to work.
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Best Companies recognises NHSBSA as one of the UK’s best places to work
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s leading employers.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Our people make us who we are. That's why we're incredibly proud to be named third Best Not-For-Profit company to work for in this year's #BestCompanies awards.
Thank you to every colleague who makes the NHSBSA an exceptional place to work.
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Thank you to every colleague who makes the NHSBSA an exceptional place to work.
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You have to apply for an exemption card first and pay upfront until they issue it but then can claim back from point of first prescription. I know some people were caught out and done for fraud by NHSBSA which is bizarre
October 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
You have to apply for an exemption card first and pay upfront until they issue it but then can claim back from point of first prescription. I know some people were caught out and done for fraud by NHSBSA which is bizarre
So my understanding is that this NHS scheme includes people on low incomes, not just benefits claimants
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NHS Low Income Scheme | NHSBSA
Includes what's covered, who can apply, how to apply and renewing and replacing your HC2 or HC3 certificate.
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August 19, 2025 at 8:49 AM
So my understanding is that this NHS scheme includes people on low incomes, not just benefits claimants
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Well this was a lovely start to the day. Logged in to epact 2 to see a message from NHSBSA supporting the recent launch of our guide to tackling overprescribing & Polypharmacy 😌 thehealthinnovationnetwork.co.uk/news/launch-... @stevechemist.bsky.social @vanhamer.bsky.social @amysemple.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Well this was a lovely start to the day. Logged in to epact 2 to see a message from NHSBSA supporting the recent launch of our guide to tackling overprescribing & Polypharmacy 😌 thehealthinnovationnetwork.co.uk/news/launch-... @stevechemist.bsky.social @vanhamer.bsky.social @amysemple.bsky.social
The number of patients prescribed dependency-forming medicines in England has decreased by 1.1 million since 2016/2017, according to figures published by the NHS Business Services Authority
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NHS data show drop in prescribing of dependency-forming medicines
The number of patients prescribed dependency-forming medicines in England has decreased by 1.1 million since 2016/2017, according to figures published by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA).…
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July 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The number of patients prescribed dependency-forming medicines in England has decreased by 1.1 million since 2016/2017, according to figures published by the NHS Business Services Authority
#ukpharmacy #prescribing #addiction
#ukpharmacy #prescribing #addiction