October 13th 2026
When services are commissioned through community pharmacies, these practices should also be commissioned to deliver them where they have the skills and capacity to do so. This should be built into national programmes, particularly vaccinations and pu
Political News Research Rurality
October 13th 2026
Did you know that just over 50 years ago around half of men and 40 per cent of women in the UK smoked? It’s great news that now just around one in 10 adults are smokers. However, that still means more than five million UK adults and around fiv
Clinical Zone news DDA news
October 13th 2026
Small changes can make a big difference to your dispensary profitability, DDA Welsh Chair Dr Fiona Porter said in presentation to the DDA 2026 Conference, DM&D browser, amendments, endorsements and negating financial loss. She explained: “
Conference news DDA news
October 12th 2026
DHSC has issued a Tier 2 MSN for FemSeven Conti (estradiol 50micrograms and levonorgestrel 7micrograms/24hours) transdermal patches: out of stock until late-November 2026. Up-to-date information about this and other medicine supply issues can
Dispensary guidance news Supply Shortages
October 12th 2026
“Dispensary done well is not just profitable — it funds better patient care.” That was the call to action from Dr Ed Allen, GP partner & GP lead for dispensing and medicines management, Victoria Surgery, Bury St Edmund and chair
Conference news DDA news
October 12th 2026
What can you do to support the DDA’s political work? In a seven-point plan for DDA 2026 Conference, DDA Board Member Dr David Jenner urged delegates to do the following: Make sure your PCN leads know of our issues Ensure your LMC properly
Conference news DDA news
October 9th 2026
Dispensary Services Quality Scheme (DSQS) is voluntary. Ask yourself: Is it worth it? Does the practice benefit? Do the patients benefit? Is there an alternative that would show quality to patients, earn some money and be less of a burden to practic
Conference news DDA news
NHS digitisation/electronic prescription services 
Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments 
Reimbursement 
Clawback 
Branded generics 
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