Items which may be prescribed on an NHS prescription form

For ease of understanding, it is best to separate prescribing of items on NHS prescription forms into three categories  

All medicinal products may be prescribed on an NHS prescription form (providing that the pre-scriber is authorised to prescribe that item - see Section 3.2) and that the item is not subject to any specific restrictions. For details of the different restrictions, see Section 2.6. 

Only those appliances listed within the respective Drug Tariff may be prescribed on an NHS prescription form. If an appliance is not listed, then it may not be prescribed on an NHS prescription form and if a pharmacist dispenses an appliance not listed within the Drug Tariff, then they would not be reimbursed the cost of the item. 

Only those appliances listed within the respective Drug Tariff may be prescribed on an NHS prescription form. 

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This part provides information on how pharmacists may obtain information on technical specifications for certain items which may be prescribed on an NHS prescription form (hypodermic syringes, catheters, etc.). 

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