Part 7B Drug Tariff Deletion August 2026

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Written By Emma Ramage

Published: 4th August 2026

The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for August 2026. This month there is one deletion from Part 7B of the Scottish Drug Tariff we wanted to make you aware of:

The following line has been removed from Part 7B:

  • Hydrocortisone 2.5mg muco-adhesive buccal tablets sugar free (20)

If you have any further questions, please contact us at pharmacy.services@cps.scot or call 0131 467 7766.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Hydrocortisone 2.5mg muco-adhesive buccal tablets sugar free (20) has been removed from Part 7B.

  • The deletion took effect from 1st August 2026.

  • The article states that the updated version of Part 7 is now available for August 2026.

  • Pharmacy teams can contact the CPS Audit & Services team by email or telephone on 0131 467 7766 for further information.

 
 
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