Drug Tariff & Reimbursement

One item has been removed from Part 7B of the Scottish Drug Tariff from 1st August 2026. Read the latest update.

An update on August 2026 Part 7 publishing timelines following early finalisation of February adjusted prices. Key dates explained.

The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for July 2026. This month there are two additions to Part 7 of the Scottish Drug Tariff we wanted to make you aware of:

The Shortage Reporter has been updated and renamed the Scottish Drug Tariff Price Reporter, with a simpler reporting process and fewer questions.

Update on the Shortage Reporter following pharmacy feedback, including planned improvements to simplify reporting and reduce workload.

Update on Drug Tariff Part 11 clawback scale for community pharmacy contractors in Scotland from April 2026.

An update on changes to Part 7 of the Scottish Drug Tariff for June 2026, including one new addition.

The Shortage Reporter is now working as intended following recent issues. Guidance on how to use the tool and report concerns.

Following prior agreement with the Scottish Government, May Part 7 prices have been redetermined to add a small value to the tariff from 1^st May 2026.

An update on Adjusted Prices and three lines removed from Part 7 of the Scottish Drug Tariff for May 2026, with guidance for contractors.

Struggling with GP34 discrepancies? Learn simple steps to improve counting accuracy, avoid common mistakes, and ensure smooth PSD submissions every month.

The updated Part 7 of the Scottish Drug Tariff for April 2026 is now available, including two new Apremilast additions.

An update on March 2026 Part 7 publishing timelines following early finalisation of February adjusted prices. Key dates explained.

Understand the top 25 Pharmacy First rejected items, why claims fail, and how to ensure compliance with NHS Scotland requirements.

Deletions from Part 7 and 7U of the Scottish Drug Tariff effective 1st February 2026. Includes product list and contact details for queries.

Update on February 2026 Part 7 Drug Tariff publication, adjusted January prices, and how to report tariff issues via the Shortage Reporter.

Review of adjusted prices for January 2026. One line stabilised; continue reporting shortages to help negotiations with Public Health Scotland.

Update on December 2025 adjusted prices and January 2026 Scottish Drug Tariff Part 7 publishing. Key dates and contact details included.

Four new items added to Part 7 of the drug tariff for December 2025. Check the latest updates and contact CPS for more information.

Due to the day on which the 1st of November 2025 falls, this will result in the October prices being finalised early next week commencing the 3rd of November.

Please note, due to ongoing discussions with Public Health Scotland (PHS) & Scottish Government the final round of Adjusted Prices for September 2025 are likely to be agreed and published later today, Wednesday 1st October or tomorrow Thursday 2nd October.

Community Pharmacy Scotland reviews adjusted prices with Public Health Scotland. View stabilised lines and continue reporting shortages to support price negotiations.

Please note, due to ongoing discussions with PHS & Scottish Government the final round of Adjusted Prices for August 2025 are likely to be agreed and published tomorrow Tuesday 2nd of September.

The Part 11 clawback rate has been reset to 0% from 1 July 2025. Future reviews will follow 2026/27 survey results. Full details in PCA(P)(2025)13.

The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for August 2025. In this month there is one deletion to Part 7 of the drug tariff we wanted to make you aware of.

Please note: Due to ongoing discussions with PHS and the Scottish Government, the final round of Adjusted Prices for July 2025 is likely to be agreed and published no later than Tuesday 5th August.

Scottish pharmacy funding for 2025/26 confirmed at £343.3m, with a 4% uplift to the Global Sum and increased guaranteed income for key services.

Removed Lines from Parts 2, 3, 4 of the Scottish Drug Tariff

This circular advises community pharmacy contractors on the amendments to the Drug Tariff Part 11 clawback scale.

We would like to make you aware next month there will be several removed lines from Parts of the Scottish Drug Tariff – Part 2 Dressings, Part 3 Appliances & Part 4 Elastic Hosiery: