PREFACE AMENDMENTS TO THE DRUG TARIFF March 2014

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03/2014
i) Effective date for all parts except those indicated in (ii) 1st day of the month
ii) Effective date for specific provisions in specified parts N/A
iii) Date of publication 1st day of the month
TO: General Medical Practitioners, Pharmacy Contractors, Appliance Contractors
PREFACE
AMENDMENTS TO THE DRUG TARIFF
March 2014
1. In accordance with regulation 89(3) of the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharma-
ceutical Services) Regulations 2013, the Secretary of State for Health as respects England and in accord-
ance with regulation 18(e) of the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 1992,
the Welsh Ministers* have amended the Drug Tariff and determinations made in respect of the amend-
ments to the Drug Tariff shall have effect from 1 March 2014.
Before the Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers make further determinations they will consult with
such organisations as appear to be representative of persons to whose remuneration the determination
would relate and such other persons as they consider appropriate in respect of determinations which
relate to persons providing pharmaceutical services, or a category of such services in accordance with
section 165 of the National Health Service Act 2006 and section 89 of the National Health Service (Wales)
Act 2006, regulations made under those sections and under section 164 of the National Health Service
Act 2006 and section 88 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006.
2. Please note that you are now being supplied each month with the Drug Tariff which incorporates all
amendments to date. All entries showing a change in price are not specifically included in this preface but
are indicated in the Drug Tariff by L for price reduction and K for price increase; changes to the text re-
lating to code, product description, or the inclusion of a new product are indicated by a vertical line in the
margin.
3. While every effort is made to ensure that each monthly publication of the Drug Tariff includes all
amendments made by the Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers to the price applicable to the rele-
vant period, the need to observe printing deadlines sometimes defeats those efforts. Any omitted amend-
ments will be effective from the date on which they came into force, even if publication of the details is
unavoidably delayed.
* Functions of the National Assembly for Wales have transferred to Welsh Ministers in accordance with
section 162 of and paragraph 30 of Schedule 11 to the Government of Wales Act 2006.
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4. ADVANCE NOTICE
4.1 ADDITIONS TO APRIL 2014 DRUG TARIFF
4.1.1 ADDITIONS TO PART VIIIA EFFECTIVE FROM 1 APRIL 2014
Phenoxybenzamine 10mg capsules 30 Category A
4.2 DELETIONS FROM APRIL 2014 DRUG TARIFF
4.2.1 DELETIONS FROM PART VIIIA EFFECTIVE FROM 1 APRIL 2014
Beeswax yellow solid 500g Category C J M Loveridge Ltd
Camphor racemic powder 100g Category C J M Loveridge Ltd
Coal tar solution strong 500ml Category C J M Loveridge Ltd
Copper sulfate pentahydrate powder 500g Category C J M Loveridge Ltd
Hydrotalcite 500mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 500ml Category C Peckforton
Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Kaolin light powder 1000g Category C J M Loveridge Ltd
Magnesium trisilicate powder 500g Category C J M Loveridge Ltd
Pentazocine 30mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules 10 Category C Zentiva
Peppermint emulsion concentrated 250ml Category C J M Loveridge Ltd
Potassium bromide powder 500g Category C J M Loveridge Ltd
Proflavine 0.1% cream 100ml Category C J M Loveridge Ltd
Sodium metabisulfite powder 500g Category C J M Loveridge Ltd
Sodium picosulfate 2.5mg capsules 50 Category C Dulcolax Pico Perles
Sulfur 5% / Salicylic acid 3% shampoo 120ml Category C Meted
Valsartan 160mg tablets 28 Category C Aspire Pharma Ltd
Valsartan 80mg tablets 28 Category C Aspire Pharma Ltd
4.2.2 DELETIONS FROM PART IX EFFECTIVE FROM 1 APRIL 2014
See Pages: 189, 338, 377.
4.3 OTHER CHANGES TO APRIL 2014 DRUG TARIFF
4.3.1 OTHER CHANGES TO PART VIIIA FROM 1 APRIL 2014
Disopyramide 150mg capsules 84 Category C Rythmodan will be:
84 Category C A A H Pharmaceuticals
Ltd
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5. CHANGES TO MARCH 2014 DRUG TARIFF
5.1 ADDITIONS TO MARCH 2014 DRUG TARIFF
5.1.1 PART II - REQUIREMENTS ENABLING PAYMENTS TO BE MADE FOR THE SUPPLY OF DRUGS,
APPLIANCES AND CHEMICAL REAGENTS
PAGE 12 - DRUGS FOR WHICH DISCOUNT IS NOT DEDUCTED
Individual Items
Decapeptyl SR powder and solvent for suspension for injection vials (ALL)
5.1.2 PART VIIIA - BASIC PRICES OF DRUGS
* This pack only (others already available)
PAGE 111
Captopril 25mg/5ml oral solution 100 ml 10894 C Noyada
sugar free

Captopril 5mg/5ml oral solution 100 ml 9821 C Noyada
sugar free
PAGE 114
Cilostazol 50mg tablets 56 3531 C Pletal
PAGE 116
* Clove oil liquid 10 ml 173 C Thornton & Ross Ltd
PAGE 120
Dexamethasone 0.1% eye drops 20 975 C Dropodex
0.4ml unit dose preservative
free
PAGE 140
* Magnesium sulfate paste 50 g 193 A
5.1.3 PART VIIIB - ARRANGEMENTS FOR PAYMENT FOR SPECIALS AND IMPORTED UNLICENSED
MEDICINES
PAGE 173
Captopril oral solution/suspension has been removed from this Part. There is now a licensed medicine. It can be
found in Part VIIIA.
5.1.4 Part IXA - Appliances
PAGE 240 - DRESSINGS
Wound Management Dressings
Silicone Gel Sheet
Bapscarcare S Rectangular 5cm x 20cm 1950
10cm x 15cm 2450
15cm x 20cm 3450
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Soft Silicone Wound Contact Dressing with Polyurethane Foam Film Backing - Sterile
With Silicone Adhesive Border
Askina DresSil Border 7.5cmx7.5cm 107
10cmx10cm 189
15cmx15cm 284
15cmx20cm 369
20cmx20cm 491
Askina DresSil Sacrum 16cmx17.5cm 360
PAGE 249
Topical Negative Pressure System Accessories
XLR8 Y Connector 320
PAGE 251
Wound Dressing Pack
XLR8 Dressing Kit with port Small 2245
Medium 2608
Large 3094
Wound Drainage Collection Device
XLR8 Canister 200ml 1915
400ml 2400
600ml 2600
PAGE 295 - LYMPHOEDEMA GARMENTS
Mediven harmony
Style Sizes
Class 1(15-21mmHg) Price per piece
Armsleeve I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 1479
Armsleeve Extra Wide I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 1479
Armsleeve with Grip Top I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 1971
Armsleeve with Grip Top Extra Wide I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 1971
Combined Armsleeve I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 2683
Combined Armsleeve Extra Wide I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 2683
Combined Armsleeve with Grip Top I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 3176
Combined Armsleeve with Grip Top Extra Wide I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 3176
Glove II, III, IV, V, VI, VII 4141
Class 2 (23-32mmHg)
Armsleeve I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 1588
Armsleeve Extra Wide I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 1588
Armsleeve with Grip Top I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 2081
Armsleeve with Grip Top Extra Wide I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 2081
Combined Armsleeve I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 2793
Combined Armsleeve Extra Wide I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 2793
Combined Armsleeve with Grip Top I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 3286
Combined Armsleeve with Grip Top Extra Wide I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 3286
Glove II, III, IV, V, VI, VII 4360
PAGE 305
Solidea Catherine
Style Sizes
Class 1 (18-21mmHg) Price per pair
Thigh High Closed Toe S,M,ML,L,XL 2990
Thigh High Open Toe S,M,ML,L,XL 2990
Class 2 (25-32mmHg) Price per pair
Thigh High Closed Toe S,M,ML,L,XL 3290
Thigh High Closed Toe Plus Line S,M,ML,L,XL 3290
Thigh High Open Toe S,M,ML,L,XL 3290
Thigh High Open Toe Plus Line S,M,ML,L,XL 3290
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Solidea Dynamic
Style Sizes
Class 1 (18-21mmHg) Price per pair
Tights Closed Toe S,M,ML,L,XL 4320
Tights Open Toe S,M,ML,L,XL 4320
Solidea Marilyn
Style Sizes
Class 1 (18-21mmHg) Price per pair
Thigh High Closed Toe with Silicone Top S,M,ML,L,XL 3290
Thigh High Open Toe with Silicone Top S,M,ML,L,XL 3290
Class 2 (25-32mmHg) Price per pair
Thigh High Closed Toe with Silicone Top S,M,ML,L,XL 3590
Thigh High Closed Toe Plus Line with Silicone Top S,M,ML,L,XL 3590
Thigh High Open Toe with Silicone Top S,M,ML,L,XL 3590
Thigh High Open Toe Plus Line with Silicone Top S,M,ML,L,XL 3590
Class 3 (34-46mmHg) Price per pair
Thigh High Open Toe with Silicone Top S,M,ML,L,XL 4320
Thigh High Open Toe Plus Line with Silicone Top S,M,ML,L,XL 4320
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Solidea Relax Unisex
Style Sizes
Class 1 (18-21mmHg) Price per pair
Below Knee Closed Toe S,M,L,XL,XXL 2390
Below Knee Open Toe S,M,L,XL,XXL 2390
Class 2 (25-32mmHg) Price per pair
Below Knee Closed Toe S,M,L,XL,XXL 2690
Below Knee Closed Toe Plus Line S,M,L,XL,XXL 2690
Below Knee Open Toe S,M,L,XL,XXL 2690
Below Knee Open Toe Plus Line S,M,L,XL,XXL 2690
Class 3 (34-46mmHg) Price per pair
Below Knee Open Toe S,M,L,XL,XXL 2970
Below Knee Open Toe Plus Line S,M,L,XL,XXL 2970
Solidea Wonder Model
Style Sizes
Class 1 (18-21mmHg) Price per pair
Tights Closed Toe S,M,ML,L,XL,XXL 3960
Tights Open Toe S,M,ML,L,XL,XXL 3960
Class 2 (25-32mmHg) Price per pair
Tights Closed Toe S,M,ML,L,XL,XXL 4490
Tights Open Toe S,M,ML,L,XL,XXL 4490
Page 312 - PESSARIES
Milex (Mediplus Ltd)
Ring
Silicone Without Support/Folding Size 10, 108mm (Outer Diameter) 2080
Size 11, 114mm (Outer Diameter) 2080
Size 12, 121mm (Outer Diameter) 2080
Size 13, 127mm (Outer Diameter) 2080
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PAGE 338 - VAGINAL MOISTURISERS
Yes water-based Intimate Lubricant 6 pre-filled applicators 514
5.1.5 PART IXC - STOMA APPLIANCES
PAGE 502 - SKIN FILLERS AND PROTECTIVES
Aspen Medical Europe Ltd
Sorbaderm Barrier Cream 3027 28g 356
5.1.6 PART IXR - CHEMICAL REAGENTS
PAGE 569 - DETECTION STRIPS, BLOOD FOR GLUCOSE
Biosensor Strips - to be read only with the appropriate meter
2.2.2 AutoSense 25 450
5.1.7 PART XV - BORDERLINE SUBSTANCES
PAGE 604 - LIST A
Alfamino
For the dietary management of severe cows’ milk allergy and or multiple food allergies.
PAGE 614
Gluten-free Products
Glutafin gluten-free pasta fibre (fusilli, spaghetti)
PAGE 620
Low-protein Products
Promin low-protein breakfast bar (apple & cinnamon, banana, cranberry and chocolate & cranberry flavours)
Promin low-protein croutons
Promin low-protein pizza base mix
5.2 DELETIONS FROM MARCH 2014 DRUG TARIFF
5.2.1 PART II - REQUIREMENTS ENABLING PAYMENTS TO BE MADE FOR THE SUPPLY OF DRUGS,
APPLIANCES AND CHEMICAL REAGENTS
PAGE 14 - DRUGS FOR WHICH DISCOUNT IS NOT DEDUCTED
Individual Items
HCU gel oral powder 20g sachets
PAGE 15
MSUD gel 20g sachets
5.2.2 Part VIIIA - Basic Prices of Drugs
S Special Container
* This pack only (others still available)
PAGE 116
* Clove oil liquid 50 ml 546 A
PAGE 118
Colestyramine 4g oral powder 50 1076 C Questran
sachets
PAGE 125
Estradiol 25microgram pessaries 15 1056 C Vagifem
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PAGE 132
Glucosamine sulfate 500mg / 30 6000 A
Chondroitin 400mg tablets
PAGE 136
Ketoconazole 200mg tablets 30 1750 C Nizoral
PAGE 140
* Magnesium sulfate paste 25 g 96 A
PAGE 160
Salmeterol 50microgram inhalation S 60 3579 C Serevent
powder blisters with device
5.2.3 PART VIIIB - ARRANGEMENTS FOR PAYMENT FOR SPECIALS AND IMPORTED UNLICENSED
MEDICINES
PAGE 173
Captopril 25mg/5ml oral solution STD, SF, LF, CF, NSF 100ml 108.38 0.01
Captopril 25mg/5ml oral suspension STD, SF, LF, CF, NSF 100ml 169.76 0.22
Captopril 5mg/5ml oral solution STD, SF, LF, CF, NSF 100ml 92.50 0.01
Captopril 5mg/5ml oral suspension STD, SF, LF, CF, NSF 100ml 158.61 0.11
5.2.4 PART IXA - APPLIANCES
PAGE 187 - BANDAGES
Multi-layer Compression Bandaging
Smith & Nephew Healthcare Ltd
Pro-Two - multi-layer compression bandage kit 18-25cm 710
25-32cm 776
above 32cm 847
PAGE 198 - CATHETERS, URINARY, URETHRAL
(A)(ii) Nélaton Catheter ('ordinary' cylindrical Catheter) Single use
Wellspect HealthCare
Wellspect HealthCare LoFric
pack of 25
(Male) (900800-902200) 8-22 3399
Wellspect HealthCare LoFric Primo with integrated water pocket
pack of 30
(Male) (9600800) 8 4541
(9601000-9601800) 10-18 4541
PAGE 201
(A)(v) Nélaton Catheter with Water Container and Urine Drainage Bag
Wellspect HealthCare
LoFric Hydro-Kit
pack of 20
(Male) (9830800-9831800) 8-18 3751
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PAGE 239 - DRESSINGS
Wound Management Dressings
Protease Modulating Matrix - Sterile
sorbion sachet border
Square 25cm x 25cm 1199
PAGE 243
Wound Management Dressings
Soft Polymer Wound Contact Dressing Impregnated with Silver
Urgotul SSD 11cm x 11cm 310
16cm x 21cm 878
PAGE 264 - HYPODERMIC EQUIPMENT
Lancets - Sterile, Single-Use
FineTouch 0.3mm/31 gauge - 100 408
(Terumo UK Ltd) 1.8mm/25 gauge
PAGE 270 - LUBRICANT GELS
LINC Jel LINCJEL 8 6ml syringe 108
LINCJEL 12 11ml syringe 112
5.3 OTHER CHANGES TO MARCH 2014 DRUG TARIFF
5.3.1 PART II - REQUIREMENTS ENABLING PAYMENTS TO BE MADE FOR THE SUPPLY OF DRUGS,
APPLIANCES AND CHEMICAL REAGENTS
PAGE 11 - DRUGS FOR WHICH DISCOUNT IS NOT DEDUCTED
Individual Items
Clexane solution for injection pre-filled syringes (ALL)
Now Reads
Clexane 40mg/0.4ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Clexane 60mg/0.6ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Clexane 80mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Clexane 100mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
PAGE 12
Enoxaparin sodium solution for injection pre-filled syringes (ALL)
Now Reads
Enoxaparin sodium 40mg/0.4ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Enoxaparin sodium 60mg/0.6ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Enoxaparin sodium 80mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Enoxaparin sodium 100mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Enoxaparin sodium 120mg/0.8ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
Enoxaparin sodium 150mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
5.3.2 PART VIIIA - BASIC PRICES OF DRUGS
PAGE 114
Cilostazol 100mg tablets 56 3337 C Pletal
Now Reads
Cilostazol 100mg tablets 56 3304 A
PAGE 121
Diclofenac 100mg suppositories 10 378 A
Now Reads
Diclofenac 100mg suppositories 10 303 C Voltarol
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PAGE 124
Erythromycin 250mg gastro- 28 2315 A
resistant capsules
Now Reads
Erythromycin 250mg gastro- 28 561 C Erymax
resistant capsules
PAGE 137
Lamivudine 100mg tablets 28 7809 C Zeffix
Now Reads
Lamivudine 100mg tablets 28 7731 A
5.3.3 PART IXA - APPLIANCES
X to be deleted 1 March 2014
PAGE 198 - CATHETERS, URINARY, URETHRAL
(A)(ii) Nélaton Catheter ('ordinary' cylindrical Catheter) Single use
Wellspect HealthCare
Wellspect HealthCare LoFric (non PVC) (formerly LoFric)
(Male) (4000825-4001825) 8-18 4020
Now Reads
(Male) (4000825-4002225) 8-22 4020
PAGE 221 - DRESSINGS
Wound Management Dressings
Alginate containing Hydrocolloid Dressing - Sterile
Biatain Alginate (formerly SeaSorb Soft)
Now Reads
Biatain Alginate
Alginate Dressing - Sterile
Biatain Alginate Ag (formerly SeaSorb Ag)
Now Reads
Biatain Alginate Ag
PAGE 224
Cavity Dressing
Biatain Alginate (formerly SeaSorb Soft Filler)
Now Reads
Biatain Alginate
PAGE 257 - EMOLLIENT AND BARRIER PREPARATIONS
Symptomatic Relief of Chickenpox
Care ViraSoothe gel (formerly Care ViraSoothe Cooling Gel)
Now Reads
Care ViraSoothe gel
PAGE 260
XHerpes Simplex Device
Virulite Cold Sore Machine 1850
Now Reads
Herpes Simplex Device
Virulite Cold Sore Machine 1850
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PAGE 270 - LUBRICANT GELS
OptiLube 5g sachet 15
42g tube 100
82g tube 165
6ml syringe 90
11ml syringe 95
OptiLube Active 6ml syringe 108
11ml syringe 113
Now Reads
OptiLube Sterile Lubricating Jelly 1120 5g sachet 15
1121 42g tube 100
1122 82g tube 165
1125 6ml syringe 90
1126 11ml syringe 95
OptiLube Active Sterile Lubricating Jelly 1160 6ml syringe 108
1161 11ml syringe 113
5.3.4 PART IXC - STOMA APPLIANCES
PAGE 389 - ADHESIVE REMOVERS (SPRAYS, LIQUIDS, WIPES)
OstoMart Ltd
OstoPEEL Blackberry Medical Adhesive Remover OPB50 50ml spray 709
Now Reads
OstoPEEL Blackberry No Sting Medical Adhesive Remover Spray OPB50 50ml aerosol 709
5.3.5 Part XV - BORDERLINE SUBSTANCES
PAGE 623 - LIST A
Nutilis Complete Stage 2 (Strawberry and Vanilla Flavours)
Approved for dysphagia, short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, pre-operative preparation of
undernourished patients, inflammatory bowel disease, total gastrectomy, bowel fistulae, disease-related
malnutrition.
Now Reads
Nutilis Complete Stage 2 (Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla Flavours)
Approved for dysphagia, short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, pre-operative preparation of
undernourished patients, inflammatory bowel disease, total gastrectomy, bowel fistulae, disease-related
malnutrition.
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