Removed Lines from Parts 2, 3 & 4 of the SDT as of 1st July 2025

Latest News2025Jun-25Drug Tariff
Written By Emma Ramage

Published: 02/06/25

The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for June 2025.

We would also like to make you aware next month there will be several removed lines from Parts of the Scottish Drug Tariff – Part 2 Dressings, Part 3 Appliances & Part 4 Elastic Hosiery:

The following lines will be removed on 1st July 2025:

  • Sidestream disposable nebuliser with adult mask and tubing (Respironics (UK) Ltd) 1 kit

  • Sidestream disposable nebuliser with child mask and tubing (Respironics (UK) Ltd) 1 kit

  • Sidestream disposable nebuliser with angled mouthpiece and tubing (Respironics (UK) Ltd) 1 kit

  • Robinson Plus incontinence pad 40cm x 60cm (Robinson Healthcare) 12 pad

  • Elcess cervical collar large Flesh (4c Health Ltd) 1 device

  • Elcess cervical collar large White (4c Health Ltd) 1 device

  • Elcess cervical collar medium White (4c Health Ltd) 1 device

  • Elcess cervical collar medium Flesh (4c Health Ltd) 1 device

  • Elcess cervical collar small White (4c Health Ltd) 1 device

  • Elcess cervical collar small Flesh (4c Health Ltd) 1 device

  • Gypsona bandage 15cm x 2.7m (Essity UK Ltd) 1 bandage

  • Class 2 Flatbed Thigh with fitted suspender

Early notification is to allow for any stock to be used up.

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

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