DDA news Archives | Dispensing Doctors' Association

September 19th 2023

Community pharmacy vision calls for pharmacist-free pharmacies

Supporters say this will level the playing field between pharmacies and dispensing GPs Community pharmacies opening without a pharmacist on site and sustainable changes to control of entry regulations for pharmacies are among the recommendations of

August 29th 2023

DDA Conference delegate places almost full

Book now to ensure your place The DDA 2023 Conference is almost at full delegate capacity, with over 170 delegates booked. The conference programme has also been updated, and can be viewed on our conference page. If you are thinking of coming

August 22nd 2023

Two DDA members receive ‘Good’ ratings

Congratulations to both Two DDA members have received ratings of ‘Good’ from the CQC. At Wakering Medical Centre, in Great Wakering, Essex, inspectors highlighted the following aspects of good dispensing practice: The dispensary

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August 10th 2023

Flynn Pharma joins DDA conference exhibition

30 exhibitors to visit The DDA is delighted to welcome Flynn Pharma to its gold exhibitor 2023 conference panel. This brings the number of exhibitors to 30. Current platinum exhibitors are Cambrian Alliance and My Sugar Watch. Diamond exhibitors ar

July 7th 2023

Time is running out for DDA conference hotel special rate

Delegates should secure that room now Dispensing GPs planning to visit the DDA 2023 conference are reminded that the conference hotel accommodation special offer expires at the end of July. The conference hotel, the Macdonald Burlington, in central

June 28th 2023

DDA member explains medicines shortages to patients

Useful information to share with patients DDA member Shere Surgery in Shere, Surrey, has published useful information for patients explaining the reasons for medicines shortages. The patient information explains changes to the supply of medicines (

June 23rd 2023

Adverse Event Management SOP published

DDA supporting members to create a culture of patient safety The DDA has published an SOP on adverse event management. This SOP describes good practice and good systems of care for reporting, learning, sharing, taking action and review of incidents