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NHSBSA PPD Capacity Improvement Programme To improve the efficiency of prescription pricing, the NHSBSA Prescription Pricing Division (NHSBSA PPD) has introduced a new automated pricing system, known as the Capacity Improvement Programme (CIP).
Implementation of the new system began in March 2007, applied to prescriptions from a limited number of pharmacies. Both the NHSBSA PPD and the PSNC have been scrutinising the system closely. Although overall pricing accuracy is not affected, some processing issues have been identified that cause an error in payment for some prescription items. Work is well advanced in correcting errors and the NHSBSA PPD has had discussions with PSNC to review the problems and measures in hand. The root cause of the errors has been identified and plans are in place to implement a range of solutions from April 2008 onwards. The NHSBSA PPD is currently examining ways to identify any contractors whose prescriptions have been processed using CIP in this introductory period on whom there may have been a significant impact. These will be considered individually.
This section of the website includes an overview of CIP, guidance for contractors whose prescriptions are now being priced via CIP and a summary of the support available on known implementation issues.
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CIP Guidance for Contractors: PSNC distributed detailed guidance on CIP to all pharmacy contractors in March 2008. Additional hardcopies are available on request from the PSNC Information Team. The latest information on CIP can be found in this section of the website.
PPD Open Days: The PPD have planned further open days on the 23rd September, 21st October and the 25th November. For each date there is a choice of either a morning or lunchtime session of 3 hours. To book a place please contact the PPD helpdesk on 0845 610 1171.