DDA podcast turns to the electronic prescription services

In our latest podcast, we take a look at the challenges facing dispensing practices as electronic prescribing (and dispensing) systems roll out across England and Wales (the Electronic Prescription Service) and in Scotland (the Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways programme).

Find out how to protect your dispensing lists from aggressive online pharmacies and learn how you can help the DDA in its quest to secure funding for the electronic prescription services across Great Britain.

Tune in to our podcast library to hear the latest news on these systems from the following DDA Board Members:

Dr Mike Barstow (England)

Dr Fiona Porter (Wales, from: 12.45s)

Dr Hal Maxwell (Scotland, from: 23.30s)

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DDA podcast turns to the electronic prescription services

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England & Wales: initial August concession price update

New CD guidance for limited companies

Dispensing cross subsidy highlighted in rural GP funding critique

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