When a manufacturer tells us a brand will be discontinued, reimbursement will remain based on that brand.
This is until either:
- the agreed process for changing the 'based on brand' is completed
- there is agreement to change the category of the generic
The discontinuation information would be provided by us to the Department of Health and Social Care. They would consider the matter with Community Pharmacy England before informing us of the decision.
We’re not able to say if any changes would be made to Part VIIIA or when any changes to Part VIII might be implemented because of discontinuation.
If any changes or deletions are decided and confirmed, advance notice will be included in the Drug Tariff. This will be a show in the Drug Tariff the month before the deletion.