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DDA 2026 AGM papers are now online

The Board of the DDA gives notice that the AGM of the DDA will take place on Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 12.35pm as part of the DDA Annual Conference at The National Conference Centre, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0EJ. The AGM pa

August 28th 2026

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

New CD guidance for limited companies

The DDA and the Healthcare Distribution Association (HDA) has published joint guidance on the supply of Controlled Drugs to GP practices constituted as a limited company. In summary, two core regulatory requirements apply: Care regulator registra

August 12th 2026

Dispensing cross subsidy highlighted in rural GP funding critique

The role of dispensing income as a cross subsidy for rural NHS GP funding has been highlighted in a new paper by a think-tank. Noting the funding challenges of delivering NHS GP services in rural areas, General practice funding in England publ

August 5th 2026

Queue up for flour and eggs at the DDA 2026 Conference

In this new podcast, we put DDA Chief Executive Matthew Isom on the spot over a recent question to our DDA Best Practice Facebook group on PA and VAT. You can also find out why we might be supplying you with eggs and flour in the free breakout sessi

July 21st 2026

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