The SAF was introduced in December 2016, consolidating a range of payments into one single fee.
The SAF replaces the separate fees paid for:
- professional fees - also known as dispensing fees
- practice payment
- repeat dispensing fees
- Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) monthly allowance
A SAF is paid automatically for all eligible items. No additional endorsement is required.
The SAF for items dispensed from 1 April 2022 is set at £1.27.
Further information on professional fees can be found in Part IIIA of the Drug Tariff.