Dec 9, 2022
Infections with the Group A Streptococcus (GAS ) are very common at the moment and can cause Scarlet Fever. This mainly affects children and Amoxicillin is the most common treatment. However, the availability of and prices of Amoxicillin products for pharmacies and...
Dec 8, 2022
Since price concessions were first granted in 2003, the number has been gradually increasing each month. During 2022 the number granted has equalled or exceeded 100 in 8 months out of 11. Additionally we have noticed that products likely to be granted concessions...
Dec 8, 2022
Do combined, multi constituent products which contain more than one chemical, such as Levodopa + Carbidopa + Entacapone Tabs, suffer slower price decay after generic launch than normal single constituent products? It would make sense to assume so as we have previously...
Dec 2, 2022
Are products which have received concessions (NCSOs) from the department of health and social care (DHSC) less profitable than non-concession receiving products? After Viatris’ round table on branded generics at the Palace of Westminster earlier this month we...
Nov 22, 2022
Where pharmacies are unable to purchase generic products at prices less than the drug tariff the DHSC sets price concessions in consultation with the PSNC using information derived from manufacturers and wholesalers. The number of price concessions granted in each...
Nov 17, 2022
Branded generics as well as originator brands are included in the VPAS (The Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access) reimbursement scheme. This is agreed by Government, NHS and industry to ensure the consistent and affordable supply of branded...
