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Implementation of the Health Act 2006 (now consolidated as part of the NHS Act 2006)

Fees for applications to provide NHS pharmaceutical services in England

 

The NHS Act 2006 contains a measure to amend NHS pharmacy service primary legislation to charge for pharmaceutical applications.  This measure represents one of the final elements of the Government’s response to the 2003 Office of Fair Trading report on control of entry. The amendment introduces, through Directions to PCTs, a charging regime for applicants applying to provide NHS pharmaceutical services as a contribution towards NHS costs.

Below are links to the final directions, the final Impact Assessment and guidance for PCTs on implementation, Implementing the Health Act 2006: NHS (Pharmaceutical Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2008: Information for Primary Care Trusts.

• NHS Pharmaceutical Services (Fees for applications) Directions 2008
• Information for PCTs