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Disallowed items issued by dentists and nurse prescribers

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has informed Community Pharmacy England that a high percentage of disallowed items dispensed by community pharmacies were from prescriptions…

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Community Pharmacy England will be taking pharmacy owners’ priorities to key audiences throughout the upcoming political party conference season, continuing our work to influence national…

18th September 2026

Retrospective pricing adjustments for Eucerin® products

NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has confirmed that the following 8 Eucerin® products will be granted upward retrospective pricing adjustments because the manufacturer did not…

18th September 2026

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