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August 28th 2025

DDA publishes notice of 2025 Annual General Meeting

The DDA board gives notice that the 2025 AGM of the DDA will take place on Wednesday 24 September 2025 at 12.20pm as part of the DDA Annual Conference at The National Conference Centre, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0EJ. All the AGM

August 26th 2025

DDA dispenser training looks at learning disabilities and autism

Around 2.5 per cent of people in England have a learning disability, with autism alone affecting 1-1.7 per cent of the population. Yet these patients are likely to die earlier than those without learning disabilities: 19 years earlier for men versus

August 19th 2025

More exhibitors confirmed for 2025 DDA conference

Some 39 exhibitors are now confirmed to attend the 2025 DDA conference. With just over a month to go, the DDA is delighted to welcome 15 first time exhibitors: Abbott, AcornRX Technologies, B&S Distribution, Bausch & Lomb, Cipla, Curale

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August 16th 2025

DDA Chairman interview: Survival 'increasingly difficult' for dispensing practices

DDA chairman Dr Richard West has exposed the financial pressures facing dispensing practices in 2025. In an interview with GP Online Editor Emma Bower, he warned that making a profit was becoming harder and harder for dispensing practices. Po

July 28th 2025

New DDA member resources published

Two resources have been published by the DDA: Clinical guidance for prescribers for patients travelling for more than three months Patient information explaining 28-day prescribing DDA members can download the resources free of charge by visiting

July 7th 2025

DDA adds SOP for lone dispensary drivers

An SOP supporting the safety and performance of dispensary driver lone workers and a dispensary driver competence assessment checklist have been added to the library of Standard Operating Procedures. The purpose of the SOP: Dispensary Driver Lone Wo

July 4th 2025

10-year plan for England promises better rural-proofing

Rural differences can be reflected in the new neighbourhood services announced yesterday ahead of the publication of the full 10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future. In the full document, DHSC pledges to design services “in a way