Tariff Tip : Duraphat toothpaste

Q: I have a Dental prescription with two items on it:

Colgate Duraphat 2800ppm fluoride toothpaste (Colgate-Palmolive (UK) Ltd) and also Colgate Duraphat 5000ppm fluoride toothpaste (Colgate-Palmolive (UK) Ltd)

How many charges is this ?

A: This is an unusual question as you may think that toothpaste is appliance or a SLS but it is classed as a POM, and as they are the same product but different strengths there would be only one charge for the patient and two professional fees.

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