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New CD guidance for limited companies

The DDA and the Healthcare Distribution Association (HDA) has published joint guidance on the supply of Controlled Drugs to GP practices constituted as a limited company. In summary, two core regulatory requirements apply: Care regulator registra

August 12th 2026

NHSBSA publishes July Hints & Tips newsletter

Medical exemption certificates will now be valid for 10 years instead of five for most eligible long-term medical conditions, NHS BSA states in its latest (July) Hints & Tips newsletter. This explains that cancer-related medical exemption

July 23rd 2026

DDA publishes Dispensary Risk Assessment

The DDA has published a dispensary risk assessment covering risk assessment and event prevention advice in 13 areas. This assessment covers the following areas: Dispensing Errors Incorrect Patient Identification Controlled Drugs Refrigerated M

June 22nd 2026

June 16th 2026

Convenience is no longer a nice-to-have

Convenience is no longer a nice-to-have, but a core value exchange between brands and consumers, according to a new report from retail analyst Mintel Convenience as the New Consumer Currency highlights that today’s consumers often operate unde

May 11th 2026

NHSE updates EPS nomination standards

NHS England has updated its standards for Electronic Prescription Service nomination. In a statement, Community Pharmacy England says this follows "renewed scrutiny of nomination practices" and reinforces the principle that patients must be able t

May 1st 2026

Read NHS BSA's April Hints & Tips newsletter

NHS BSA has published its April newsletter Hints & Tips. Hints and Tips Issue 63 contains the following items for dispensing GPs: Drug Tariff Category H products Reimbursement price changes: January, February and March 2026 Prescription end