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PSNC guidance on Substituting Flavours: (Reimbursement Arrangements for Medicines · Funding & Drug Tariff · PSNC)

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society have confirmed that it would not be a breach of the Code of Ethics if pharmacists substitute different flavours of the same product, for example of a nutritional drink, to meet patient preference. If an alternative flavour is dispensed, the prescription should be clearly endorsed with information on the dispensed product.

Payment will be based on the prescribed item. Pharmacists are reminded that if the prescription does not state mixed, assorted or various flavours, only one professional fee will be paid per prescribed flavour regardless of whether multiple flavours have been dispensed and endorsed. If the prescription orders mixed, assorted or various flavours and several flavours of the same preparation are supplied, the contractor will receive professional fees equivalent to the number of different flavours dispensed and endorsed on the prescription form.

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