How to Endorse Prescriptions

To ensure that Practitioner Services Division (PSD) has the correct information for accurate reimbursement and remuneration, it is essential that, where applicable, dispensing contractors endorse NHS prescriptions.

This guidance describes each type of endorsement, and illustrates how the prescription form should be endorsed to ensure accurate payment.

A contractor who submits a claim for payment is responsible for the accuracy of the endorsement.

The fundamental requirements for payment are that PSD must know:

• What was prescribed and dispensed
• Quantity prescribed and dispensed
• Strength
• Formulation

Claims are not necessary for:

• Controlled drug fee
• Zero Discount line
• ACBS product

Probable Endorsements

The four boxes on the prescription form, in the right hand column, represent the packsize boxes. All other endorsements should be printed under the four boxes for each item on the prescription. The only data included in the box should be the packsize in numeric quantity only. Please do not enter units of measure such as `g’ or `ml’.

Most important facts about endorsing prescriptions:

• Use black ball point and PRINT neatly
• Use the designated column on the right hand side of the prescription form
• Do not write over or cover the prescribed information
• When entering numbers in the endorsing boxes, align them to the left
• Changes to quantity should be written underneath the pack size box

N.B. Contractors must ensure that only the areas highlighted in red can be used for pharmacy information and must not encroach on other areas of the prescription form. You can also print a copy of our example.

It has been highlighted that pharmacies are not staying within the additional pharmacy information box and encroaching on both the prescriber details area and serial numbers, which Practitioner Services are required to capture.

Always check that the prescription form has been signed by the prescriber before sending to Practitioner Services for payment.

If you have a query about anything that is not covered in the guide, please contact one of our offices.