PCA(P)(2026)08 - Amendments to the Drug Tariff Part 11 Discount Clawback Scale

Published: 4th June 2026

Purpose

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

Background

Circular PCA(P)(2025)19 advised that the Drug Tariff in respect of the Part 11 discount clawback scale would be reset to 0% effective from 1 July 2025.

Drug Tariff Part 11

The Part 11 discount clawback rate to the Drug Tariff shall be reset to 3.81% effective 1 April 2026. As such the target clawback has been adjusted accordingly. See the attached Annex for further detail on the scale.

Pending any further notice, the Part 11 target clawback rate shall be reviewed in accordance with the agreed context of the funding arrangements upon receipt of the next set of survey results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is changing in the Drug Tariff Part 11 clawback?

  The clawback rate will be reset to 3.81% from 1 April 2026.

• When does the new clawback rate take effect?

  The new rate applies from 1 April 2026.

• What was the previous clawback position?

  The rate was reset to 0% from 1 July 2025.

• Will the clawback rate be reviewed again?

  Yes, it will be reviewed following the next set of survey results.