From March 1st 2024, an additional fixed out-of-pocket expense payment of £50, will be automatically
applied to NHS prescriptions for Cefuroxime 5% eye drops preservative free -a non-Drug Tariff
special!
This is due to the unique temperature controlled transport and storage requirements of Cefuroxime 5%
eye drops preservative free, this payment was negotiated by Community Pharmacy England. The
additional £50 payment will only apply to NHS prescriptions for Cefuroxime 5% eye drops preservative
free.
No additional endorsements are required to claim this fixed £50 out-of-pocket expense payment. This
applicable fees such as the (£20) fixed fee specials handling fee -claimed by endorsing ‘XP’, will continue
to be paid in addition to the reimbursement based on the invoice price endorsement and the additional
out-of-pocket expense payment.
It is expected that the NHSBSA will make the adjustment in May 2024, which will be displayed under the
fees and drugs section of the Schedule of Payments. For full derails please check-out Part II Clause 12 of
the Drug Tariff.
