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September 6th 2024

DDA responds to Welsh PNA consultation

The DDA has highlighted the value of including dispensing practices in Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments. Unlike in England, the Welsh regulations, the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Wales) Regulations 2020, consider the GP dispen

July 24th 2024

DDA assured of dispensing practice inclusion

The DDA has secured an assurance from the BMA that dispensing practice income remains a key element in national GP payment negotiations. The assurance follows the publication by the BMA of the Safety, Stability and Hope vision to rebuild genera

July 19th 2024

DDA takes part in #SaveourSurgeries campaign

Dispensing Doctors’ Association Board member Dr Fiona Porter met recently to challenge shadow health minister for Wales Sam Rowlands on the pressures facing rural GP practices in Wales, including dispensing practices. In April the BMA highligh

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July 5th 2024

DDA congratulates Labour on election win

The DDA has congratulated the Labour party and its leader Sir Kier Starmer for their success in yesterday's election. During the run-up to the election, the DDA actively promoted its rural manifesto and received many pledges

June 17th 2024

DDA publishes private prescription guidance for England & Wales

The DDA has published private prescription guidance for members. The guidance covers the following scenarios for England and Wales (except where stated): Private patients NOT on the NHS practice list Dispensing and non-dispensing patients on the

May 23rd 2024

DDA publishes 2024 election briefing

DDA Chairman Dr Richard West has published a 2024 general election briefing. In the briefing, Dr West speaks about the challenges facing dispensing GPs as we approach this watershed moment in political history. The briefing acknowledges the challeng

May 14th 2024

DDA publishes updated dispenser training on excess weight

Excess weight is a global problem. According to the World Health Organization, in 2022, globally, 2.5 billion adults – or 43 per cent – were overweight. An updated training module for dispensers is designed to provide practice dispensary