DDA issues press release outlining financial pressures

Dispensing practices unfairly penalised by Autumn Statement

The DDA has issued a press release advising of the financial pressures facing dispensing GPs as a result of yesterday's Autumn Statement, and NHS England Primary Care (GP) Digital Services Operating Model 2021-2023.

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