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DDA26: Neighbourhood health: "All talk and no torque"

“In a misaligned system, the smaller least influential provider picks up the work.” That is among the risks of neighbourhood health raised by DDA Board Member Mark Stone in the closing presentation of the DDA 2026 conference. The Bluepri

October 20th 2026

DDA26: Looking after the pennies

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: “

October 13th 2026

DDA26: Straightforward dispensary profitability is long gone

“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

October 12th 2026

DDA26: What about dispensing doctors?

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

October 9th 2026

DDA26: DSQS - is it worth it?

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

October 9th 2026

DDA26: PAs and VAT are important to get right

Personally Administered items and VAT are important to get right to minimise dispensary financial losses, DDA Chairman Dr Richard West said in a presentation to the DDA 2026 Conference on understanding PA and VAT. In his presentation, Dr West explai