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This page holds information on the appeals process for companies wishing to make an appeal against the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in relation to:

• the cost of medicines to the NHS
• the supply of medicines to the NHS
• the use of DHSC powers on medicines, ensuring companies are correctly treated in line with legislation
• the requirements on companies in the pharmaceutical sector and their compliance with legislation

Legislation

allow DHSC to set a maximum price that may be charged for a supply of a product by statutory scheme members. They also require scheme members to pay DHSC a percentage of sales made to the NHS, as well as supply information on products and on sales (both branded and generic).

provide the Secretary of State with the power to apply penalties against a company where it has exceeded the maximum price it is allowed to charge the NHS for its medicine.

set out the information that UK producers of health service products are required to provide to DHSC.

set out the appeals process where a manufacturer or supplier has a right of appeal as a result of regulations made under the relevant sections of the NHS Act 2006.