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The endorsing of the NHS prescriptions
where applicable, by dispensing contractors, is essential
to ensure that the PPD has the correct data for reimbursement
and remuneration.
Many prescription forms are now being
endorsed via a printer linked to a computer. This page
draws attention to some of the common endorsement mistakes
for the PPD and may lead to payment delays.
endorsements printed in a different order to the prescribed
items on the form. This requires the PPD staff to link
each endorsement with the appropriate item.
endorsements which do not relate to any prescribed item
on the form. Endorsements should match items prescribed
on the form.
no gap between consecutive item endorsements. Please
ensure that items are separated, and that it is clear
where one endorsement ends and another starts.
incorrect endorsements may necessitate the referral
of the form back to the contractor thus delaying reimbursement.
endorsements not printed in the left hand column,
printed upside down, only partially printed, or printed
on
the back of the form. It assists us greatly if
endorsements are checked prior to despatch. Illegibility
can result in incorrect reimbursement.
faint endorsements where the printer ribbon needs to
be changed.
superfluous endorsements, The input required for proper
endorsement is minimal - anything more is unnecessary.
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of
Great Britain publishes guidance which includes the
following :-
"Pharmacists are advised to exercise
caution in the use of automatic prescription endorsing
systems. A pharmacist who submits a claim for prescriptions
is responsible for the accuracy of the endorsements."
Please bear in mind this guidance and
more general advice in mind. Help us to help you in
order that you can receive the best possible service
from us.
See
Also:
Information
for pharmacy contractors on the sorting, submission,
and endorsement of prescription forms
Information
for dispensers of Private CD forms on the sorting and
submission of these forms
How
to prevent common endorsing errors
Click below, for the results of our
research into dispensing endorsements:
Research
Report Media Release.
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