VATHLT2110 - Doctors: Table 1 Overview of income received by Doctors

(referred to in paragraphVATHLT2040)

The following table gives a brief summary of each of the payments received by GPs in the UK indicating their liability to VAT. You should refer to the particular sections dealing with each area for more in-depth information.

PAYMENTSLIABILITYREFERENCECOMMENTS
Payments from NHS for general medical servicesExemptParagraph VATHLT2150 
Payments for NHS dispensingZero rateParagraphs VATHLT2140, VATHLT6150 and VATHLT6160Only made to GPs who are authorised or required to provide NHS pharmacy services
Payments for personally administered drugsExempt (part of the GP’s medical services)Paragraphs VATHLT2140, VATHLT6170 and VATHLT6180 
Fees in relation to private treatment of patientsExemptTable 3 at VATHLT2130 
Fees for private dispensingStandard ratedParagraph VATHLT6160