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DDA updates flu dispenser training

We may think of influenza (often abbreviated to flu) as just another upper respiratory tract infection, like the common cold. However, it is significantly more deadly. Even during non-pandemic seasons, flu remains a potentially fatal condition. In 20

August 18th 2026

First GLP-1 tablet approved for weight loss

The UK’s first GLP-1 receptor agonist tablet for weight loss and weight management has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The semaglutide (Wegovy) tablet may now be prescribed to adults in the UK w

June 12th 2026

DDA publishes dispenser training on low back pain

Low back pain (LBP) is among the most common conditions you’ll see in your patients, with over 80 per cent of people suffering at some point in their lives. The good news is that, while this pain can be debilitating, it’s a rarely a sign

June 11th 2026

June 1st 2026

DDA updates dispenser training on Vitamin B deficiency anaemia

Anaemia is a blood disorder where the number of red blood cells, or the amount of haemoglobin in these red blood cells, is lower than normal. This prevents blood carrying enough oxygen to meet the body’s needs, leading to a wide range of sympto

April 28th 2026

DDA updates CFS/ME dispenser training

Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is estimated to affect between 250,000–750,000 people in the UK. It’s a complex condition that affects multiple body systems with variable, unpredictable and fl

April 13th 2026

DDA updates routine vaccinations dispenser training

The World Health Organization views immunisation as having the single greatest contribution of any health intervention, saving an estimated 154 million lives in the past 50 years. This updated training, available free and exclusively to DDA members,