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The PPRS scheme: seventh report to parliament

  • Document type:
    Publication
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    1 December 2003
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Publication format:
    Electronic only
  • Gateway reference:
    2003
  • Pages:
    19
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

The report highlights that in 2003: the majority of scheme members required to submit Annual Financial Returns (AFRs) did so in accordance with the agreed timetable and there was a slight fall in the average delay in submitting returns; the 4.5% price reduction continued to deliver annual savings to the NHS of some £250 million; the improved allowances of up to 23% of NHS sales for research and development (R&D) continued to provide significant support for R&D and innovation. However, despite an improved level of compliance by scheme members there remain concerns about whether submitted AFRs meet the degree of transparency required by the scheme.

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