- HMRC has extended VAT zero-rating for drugs and medicines dispensed in accordance with a patient group direction.
- The change applies for drugs and medicines supplied between 9 October 2023 and 31 March 2027.
- The VAT treatment is being updated to reflect the way healthcare professionals supply drugs and medicines to patients.
- A patient group direction allows for the provision of specified drugs to a pre-defined group of patients without prescription.
- The order brings the treatment of these supplies in line with the VAT treatment of drugs dispensed on prescription to individual patients.
Source: taxjournal.com
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