NCSO has been granted for the month of June 2008 for the following products:

Pseudoephedrine 60mg tablets
Bisacodyl 5mg gastro-resistant tablets
Bisacodyl 10mg suppositories
Phenindione 10mg tablets
Nitrofurantoin 100mg tablets

It is essential that contractors endorse the prescription fully with the letters ‘NCSO' and full details of the product dispensed (e.g. manufacturer, brand name or price if it is an uncommon item and pack size). The endorsement must also be signed and dated. If any of this information is missing, payment will be based on the Drug Tariff price rather than the endorsed product.  

If you have problems obtaining a Part VIII product or problems obtaining the product at the set Drug Tariff price, please contact the PSNC (01296 432823). PSNC will then contact the main wholesalers to establish the extent of the problem and if necessary make an application for the product to be given NCSO Status. We will keep you informed throughout the process.

NCSO status only lasts until the end of the month that the application was made. If at the beginning of the following month, the problem is still not resolved, a new application for NCSO status is made.