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Prescribed by brand or manufacturer's name

The only endorsement needed is the pack size where there's multiple pack sizes of the product listed in the Drug Tariff.

Reimbursement is based on the Drug Tariff Part IX price.

Prescribed generically and only listed generically in the Drug Tariff

The only endorsement needed is the pack size where multiple pack sizes of the product are available.

In the case of elastic hosiery and trusses, a description of the generic product must be provided. This includes:

  • the compression class
  • article style
  • quantity
  • knit
  • made to measure, if appropriate

Reimbursement is based on the Drug Tariff Part IX price.

Prescribed generically but listed by brand or manufacturer's name in the Drug Tariff

You should endorse with the brand or manufacturer's name as listed in the Drug Tariff.

You must also endorse the pazk size where multiple pack sizes of the product are listed in the Drug Tariff. 

Reimbursement is based on the Drug Tariff Part IX price.

Prescribed without a size specified

You can endorse any size given as long as it's a size listed in the Drug Tariff.

If you do not endorse the size, the prescription may be referred back.

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