The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has advised the pharmacy contractors to check that their PMR systems supports correct and complete SSP endorsement.
Several tips has been shared by the PSNC with pharmacy contractors after NHSBSA received several electronic EPS SSP claims which did not meet the requirements for a valid SSP between 1 April 2022 and 31 May 2022.
PSNC has been working with NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to understand whether claims for HRT SSPs are being submitted correctly and in accordance with the specific supporting guidance for each SSP.
The reasons for incorrect/invalid SSP claims were due to:
“For any invalid SSP claims, contractors will continue to receive the usual dispensing fee but will not receive any SSP fee (£5.35). Reimbursement for invalid SSP claims will also be in accordance with the prescribed product rather than the alternative product or quantity supplied in accordance with an SSP,” said PSNC.
“To ensure correct payments for SSP claims are received, contractors should follow the endorsement requirements outlined in the specific supporting guidance for each SSP,” suggested PSNC. “Contractors are strongly advised to check that their PMR systems supports correct and complete SSP endorsements. If there is any doubt on the correct use of the PMR system SSP functionality, contractors should contact their system supplier for further guidance. Any suggestions about how system usability and functionality could be improved should also be fed back to the system supplier.”
PSNC’s Dispensing & Supply team have created easy to use flow charts to assist pharmacists in selecting the correct SSP for HRT medicines. These charts also remind contractors of the correct SSP endorsement requirements (with examples) and charge status to apply to the electronic messages before SSP claims are submitted for payment to the NHSBSA.
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