VATHLT2560 - Pharmacists: Pharmacist Professional Allowance (PPA)
The 鈥淧PA鈥 is now only paid to pharmacists in Northern Ireland who satisfy certain 鈥渂est practice鈥 criteria (such as providing a practice leaflet and displaying the relevant health promotional literature). The allowance is related to the number of prescriptions issued per month. This allowance represents payment for supplies of dispensed goods. It is therefore zero-rated.