PCA(P)(2026)20 - Drug Tariff Part 11 Clawback Scale Amendment
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The Scottish Government has published an amendment to the Drug Tariff Part 11 discount clawback scale. The target clawback rate has been reset to 6.31%, effective from 1st September 2026, with the amended scale provided in the Circular’s Annex. [Circular P...back Scale | PDF]
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)(2026)08 advised that the Drug Tariff in respect of the Part 11 discount clawback scale would be reset to 3.81% effective from 1 April 2026.
Drug Tariff Part 11
The Part 11 discount clawback rate to the Drug Tariff shall be reset to 6.31% effective 1 September 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.
Consultation
Community Pharmacy Scotland and Health Boards have been consulted on the Drug Tariff amendments and the contents of this circular.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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The Part 11 discount clawback rate is 6.31% from 1st September 2026. The target clawback has been adjusted accordingly, with the full scale included in the Circular’s Annex.
Source: Scottish Government (https://www.publications.scot.nhs.uk/files/pca2026-p-20.pdf)
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The Circular updates the rate previously set at 3.81%, which had applied from 1st April 2026 under Circular PCA(P)(2026)08.
Source: Scottish Government (https://www.publications.scot.nhs.uk/files/pca2026-p-20.pdf)
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The complete scale is provided in the Annex to Circular PCA(P)(2026)20. It sets out the applicable percentage for each ingredient-value band.
Source: Scottish Government (https://www.publications.scot.nhs.uk/files/pca2026-p-20.pdf)
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Yes. Unless further notice is issued, the target rate will be reviewed when the next set of survey results is received and within the agreed context of the funding arrangements.
Source: Scottish Government (https://www.publications.scot.nhs.uk/files/pca2026-p-20.pdf)
