New PIP Code for LFT Ordering
Published: 06/12/21
Please be aware that further to the change in product used for the LFT Kit Supply to the public, detailed in PCA(P) (2021)13, there has been an update to the PIP code used to order these lines.
From today these can be ordered from Alliance using the new PIP code 8944613 with the description of NHS SCOT O GENE TEST KITS (7) (DHSC COVID 19 TEST KITS) Pack of 59.
Please ensure that you claim under the correct UCF Covid-19 LFD Supply service for accurate reimbursement. When entering the number of kits that you have supplied, please remember that the LFD kits contain 7 tests in each box, you should enter the number of boxes you gave out, not the actual number of tests within each kit.
If you have not yet signed up to deliver the service please do by completing Annex B and send to nss.psd-sgforms@nhs.scot
If you have any enquiries, please get in touch with the Services team on 0131 466 3540 or email pharmacy.services@cps.scot
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