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May 14th 2024

DDA informs NHS Highland dispensing guidance

NHS Highland has developed dispensing practice guidance, with the support of the DDA. The guidance reflects the advice given by the DDA during the development of the guidance, and in the DDA's Quality in Practice dispensing guidance. Topics&nb

April 15th 2024

DDA 2024 conference registration is open

The DDA Conference will once again be held at the Burlington Hotel Events Centre, Birmingham on 25-26 September 2024. Topics being covered by expert speakers include CQC and the new inspection regime in dispensing practices, supply issues, resources

April 9th 2024

DDA addresses Welsh EPS shortfalls

The DDA and GPC Wales are working collaboratively to address shortfalls in the functionality of the Welsh EPS. In an update, NHS Wales states that it has found a technical solution for dispensing GPs that will allow dispensing practices to uti

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April 9th 2024

DDA launches rural election manifesto

The Dispensing Doctors’ Association has launched a Rural Practice Manifesto ahead of the 2024 General Election. As the election campaign begins in earnest, creating a sustainable NHS will be a key election issue. The DDA invites election cand

February 29th 2024

DDA highlights special nature of dispensing practice in QOF consultation

Special consideration of dispensing GPs has been raised by the DDA in its response to the NHSE consultation on the role of incentive schemes in general practice. On the question of PCN-level incentive schemes, the DDA calls for recognition of

February 9th 2024

Geographical narcisissm. Urbansplaining

Geographical narcissism. Urbansplaining. These are terms for when people in cities tell people in rural areas what is good for them – and we need to stop doing that. Those were the words of BMA Scotland chair Dr Iain Kennedy speaking to the&nb

February 6th 2024

DDA adds three FAQs

Three FAQs have been added to the member-only library of Dispensary Management FAQs: Two specifically for Scottish members: Predatory pharmacy applicationsStock order forms Plus, handwritten amendments View the library of Dispensary Ma