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Publication, Part of Proposed Dispensing Feescales for GMS contractors in England and Wales
Proposed Dispensing Feescales for GMS Contractors, England and Wales - 2014, October release
- Publication Date:
- 26 Sep 2014
- Date Range:
- 01 Oct 2014 to 30 Sep 2015
Summary
This report details the new dispensing feescales for General Medical Service (GMS) contractors in England and Wales from 1 October 2014.
Highlights
In order to introduce new dispensing feescales from 1 October 2014 on the existing doctor-based banding basis, the following have been calculated, based on formulae determined by negotiating parties.
The figures are calculated using data for England and it is anticipated that they will also be accepted for use in Wales:
The dispensing envelope for 2014-15 is 174.2 million. This is calculated by taking the 2013/14 envelope (172.3 million), adjusting this figure for any over/underspend in 2013-14 and uplifting the cost element and profit element.
The average volume increase of fees is 1.13 per cent. This is the average annual percentage increase in volume of fees over the last 2 years. This is used to adjust for the forecast volume in dispensing fees.
The methodology used in calculating the feescales follows that agreed between the BMA General Practitioners Committee, NHS Employers, the Department of Health in England and the Welsh Government in March 2012.
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