Part 7 Drug Tariff Updates: December 2025

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Written By Emma Ramage

Published: 01/12/25

The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for December 2025. In this month there are four additions to the drug tariff we wanted to make you aware of.

There has been 4 lines added to Part 7 this month:

  • Fluticasone propionate 50micrograms/dose / Azelastine 137micrograms/dose nasal spray 120 dose

  • Ivermectin 3mg tablets 4

  • Metformin 750mg modified-release tablets 28

  • Venlafaxine 37.5mg modified-release capsules 28

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the us on 0131 467 7766 or email pharmacy.services@cps.scot.

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