Introducing the Scottish Drug Tariff Price Reporter
Published: 25th June 2026
Following recent feedback from pharmacy teams across Scotland, we have updated our reporting tool and given it a new name: the Scottish Drug Tariff Price Reporter.
The change follows a survey of pharmacy teams, which found that many users primarily use the tool to report medicines that are available only at prices above the Drug Tariff. The new name better reflects the tool's purpose and makes it clearer what information is being reported.
Alongside the name change, we have simplified the reporting process. Feedback highlighted that the tool could be time-consuming to complete, particularly when pharmacy teams are already dealing with medicine supply challenges and pricing pressures. To address this, we have removed a number of questions and reduced the amount of information required when submitting a report.
The aim is to make reporting quicker and easier, while still collecting the evidence needed to support discussions around Drug Tariff pricing and reimbursement.
Reports submitted through the Scottish Drug Tariff Price Reporter help build a picture of the challenges pharmacy teams face when sourcing medicines at Drug Tariff prices. This evidence continues to support our work on behalf of community pharmacy contractors across Scotland.
The updated Scottish Drug Tariff Price Reporter is now available and ready to use.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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The Scottish Drug Tariff Price Reporter is the new name for the reporting tool previously known as the Shortage Reporter. The new name reflects the fact that many pharmacy teams use the tool to report medicines that are only available at prices above the Drug Tariff.
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The tool was renamed following feedback from pharmacy teams. Survey responses showed that many users use it to report medicines that are only available above Drug Tariff prices, and the new name better reflects the tool's purpose.
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A number of questions have been removed and the amount of information required when submitting a report has been reduced. These changes are intended to make reporting quicker and easier.
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Reports help build evidence about the challenges pharmacy teams face when sourcing medicines at Drug Tariff prices. This information supports ongoing work on behalf of community pharmacy contractors across Scotland in discussions around Drug Tariff pricing and reimbursement.
Our colleagues at the GPhC Inspectorate have asked us to pass on a friendly reminder as to the procedures required for Community Pharmacies to appropriately deal with Private Prescriptions for Controlled Drugs.