REMINDER: Changes to FP10 forms and tokens

We understand that pharmacy teams are now starting to see the new FP10 forms/tokens and most of the questions we are receiving relate to the missing contraceptive exemption category ‘X’.

As a reminder:

• Box ‘X’ has been removed because contraceptives listed in the DT will be automatically processed by the NHSBSA
• There is no contraceptive exemption category for patients to select on the reverse of new paper prescriptions and tokens
• Pharmacy contractors will still need to select the relevant exemption category when submitting EPS prescriptions for payment
• Patient declarations are not required on existing Tokens for contraceptives only and these are not required to be submitted to the NHSBSA at the end of the month
• Prescribers can endorse prescriptions with the new ‘FS’ prescriber endorsement for ‘free supply of sexual health treatment’ to indicate to dispensers that a product is being prescribed for the treatment of an STI and therefore can be provided to the patient free-of-charge (FOC)
• ‘FS’ endorsement is not intended to be applied to prescriptions for contraceptive drugs and appliances

For further information, PSNC recommend contractors are directed to the detailed guidance on the 'Changes to the FP10 NHS Prescription Form' and to their FAQ briefing on this.