The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013

Regulation 91(1)(a)

SCHEDULE 8 Service remuneration determined by the NHSCB

1.—(1) Any fees and allowances payable to NHS pharmacists for professional services provided as part of the provision of pharmaceutical services.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph (1), those fees and allowances may include—

(a) fees in connection with the dispensing of drugs and appliances, including any additional fees relating to the dispensing of particular types of drug or appliance;

(b) payments made to NHS pharmacists in respect of their providing particular types of advice or assistance to patients or in respect of their participation in particular activities or schemes; and

(c) payments made to NHS pharmacists that are a contribution to the overall cost of professional services provision (which may be calculated by reference to particular levels of activity).

(3) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), “professional services” does not include providing pre-registration training experience for pharmacy graduates or undergraduates.

2.—(1) Any fees and allowances payable to NHS appliance contractors for professional services provided as part of the provision of pharmaceutical services.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph (1), those fees and allowances may include—

(a) fees in connection with the dispensing of appliances, including any additional fees relating to the dispensing of particular types of appliance;

(b) payments made to NHS appliance contractors in respect of their providing particular types of advice or assistance to patients or in respect of their participation in particular activities or schemes; and

(c) payments made to NHS appliance contractors that are a contribution to the overall cost of professional services provision (which may be calculated by reference to particular levels of activity).