Frequently Asked Questions

What is emc in-demand?
emc in-demand is a system that allows pharmaceutical companies to electronically update the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) about new products and ...
Wed, 25 Nov, 2020 at 11:40 PM
Why Should We Use emc in-demand?
emc in-demand is the most efficient way to get your products on to the Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d). emc in-demand replaces your paper-bas...
Wed, 25 Nov, 2020 at 11:41 PM
What Is The dm+d?
What is the dm+d? The Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d) is a database that contains information about medicines and devices used in the UK. The...
Wed, 25 Nov, 2020 at 11:42 PM
Do We Use emc in-demand For All Our Products?
At this stage, you should only use emc in-demand to make submissions for: Medicinal products that are used in primary or secondary care which are curre...
Wed, 25 Nov, 2020 at 11:43 PM
When Do We Need to Make a Submission and What Type?
You should use emc in-demand to make submissions for medicinal products that are for primary or secondary care, that are currently licensed and either avail...
Wed, 25 Nov, 2020 at 11:44 PM
Can I Send a Partially Completed Submission to the NHSBSA?
It is not possible to send a partially completed submission to the NHSBSA, unless you are waiting for a price to be confirmed for a new product (see help pa...
Fri, 23 Aug, 2019 at 3:42 PM
Can I Submit a New Product Without a Price?
It is possible to send a new product submission to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) without a price.  There are 2 ways of handling new price...
Wed, 25 Nov, 2020 at 11:46 PM
How Long Does the NHSBSA Take To Process Submissions?
The NHSBSA will process each submission as quickly as possible. The NHSBSA needs to receive a submission 2 weeks before your ‘effective date’ to guarant...
Wed, 25 Nov, 2020 at 11:47 PM
How Do I Get the AMPP Code?
Once your submission is approved by NHSBSA you should be advised of your allocated AMPP code and it will be displayed with the product details on emc med da...
Wed, 25 Nov, 2020 at 11:48 PM
How Can I View My Data On the dm+d Database
Once the NHSBSA have approved your emc in-demand submission and the effective date has passed, the NHSBSA will update the dm+d database. The NHSBSA add new ...
Wed, 25 Nov, 2020 at 11:54 PM