August 2026 Part 7 Publishing
Published: 31st July 2026
Due to the day on which the 1st of August 2026 falls, this will result in the July adjusted prices being finalised early next week commencing Monday the 3rd of August and in turn the August Part 7 file being agreed and published just after.
As always if you have any queries or issues with Drug Tariff lines which are not available at or below the listed price, please use our Scottish Drug Tariff Price Reporter.
You can also contact us on either 0131 467 7766 or at pharmacy.services@cps.scot.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Because of the day on which 1st august 2026 falls, the July adjusted prices are being finalised later, commencing Monday, 3rd August 2026. As a result, the August Part 7 file will be agreed and published just after this process.
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July 2026 adjusted prices will be finalised early next week, commencing Monday, 3rd August 2026.
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The August Part 7 file will be agreed and published shortly after the July adjusted prices have been finalised.
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You should report the issue using the Scottish Drug Tariff Price Reporter.
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You can contact the team on 0131 467 7766 or email pharmacy.services@cps.scot.
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