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The DDA26 conference exhibition: what's in store?

When the weather gets hot, we all feel like we are working harder - and so does your medicines fridge. But, are you looking after it properly?  A fridge failure can cost you thousands in terms of lost stock but you can reduce the risk with just

July 21st 2026

Convenience is no longer a nice-to-have

Convenience is no longer a nice-to-have, but a core value exchange between brands and consumers, according to a new report from retail analyst Mintel Convenience as the New Consumer Currency highlights that today’s consumers often operate unde

June 16th 2026

Catch up with the latest conference news in the new DDA podcast

Want your chance to sharpen your wits and show why you deserve a pay rise? Then, why not take the dispensing mini-quiz and show off your dispensing knowledge by listening in to the new 2026 DDA conference preview podcast?  The DDA has publishe

May 12th 2026

May 7th 2026

Conference update: Two more exhibitors

The DDA is delighted to welcome Pierre Fabre and AGB Pharma to the DDA 2026 conference at the Birmingham National Conference Centre on Sept 30-Oct 1. This brings the total number of exhibitors to 36.   The programme is also nearly confir

April 27th 2026

Registration for the DDA 2026 conference is OPEN!

Welcome to the DDA 2026 conference The 2026 conference takes place Weds 30 September -Thurs 1 October, again at the National Conference Centre Birmingham B92 0EJ. New this year are breakout sessions designed to support daily dispensing ta

October 13th 2025

DDA25: Take notice of your dispensary friendly formulary

How much notice do your prescribers take of your dispensary friendly formulary? That was the question posed to the conference in the last presentation, Plugging the leaks – tools for analysing your dispensing by DDA Board Member Dr Philip Koop

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October 13th 2025

DDA25: PCN pharmacist - friend or foe?

“Dispensary teams are a force to be reckoned with. They are very close knit so the PCN clinical pharmacist has to fit in.” That was the reflection of PCN Clinical Pharmacist Kenny Inman in his DDA 2025 conference presentation. In his pr

October 8th 2025

DDA25: Smarter bloods management

How much money could be saved with switching who does the work? How many of the calls to reception can be reduced? What is the value of a better patient experience? In a presentation to the DDA 2025 conference on smarter bloods management Dr Valeed

October 8th 2025

DDA25: Never play Jenga with a dispenser

Do a full shift. Talk to staff. Talk to patients. Talk to other practices. Then talk to a professional dispensary fitter. That was the advice of Richard Gilbert Kay, director, Pharma Storage Solutions in his DDA 2025 conference presentation, How to

October 7th 2025

DDA25: PMs - going beyond the hatch for dispensary success

“All levels of practice leadership must have an active interest in dispensing to make it work.” That was the message from Ed Kennedy, national dispensing lead at the Institute of General Practice Management to the DDA 2025 conference. I

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