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November 3rd 2025

Updated HRT PPC communications available from NHSBSA

Hints and Tips Issue 61 details a  new communications toolkit for Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC). The updated communications toolkit includes patient leaflets, details of eligible medication, and key m

October 15th 2025

DDA publishes FP10/WP10 log workbook

The DDA has published a workbook to sign prescription forms in and out of each box. One sheet per box keeps a clean audit trail and makes reconciliation easy. Access the workbook (DDA members only)

October 1st 2025

Tadalafil and Vardenafil SLS endorsements

From 1 October 2025, generically written prescriptions for Tadalafil and Vardenafil preparations will no longer require the prescriber ‘SLS’ endorsement. However, the SLS endorsement requirements will continue to apply to the followi

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September 26th 2025

DDA adds Dispens-IT SOP

The DDA has added an SOP for using the Dispens-IT system in the checking of prescriptions. This SOP ensures compliance with professional standards, improves safety in dispensing, and clarifies when a manual second check is required. It covers: El

September 2nd 2025

Dydrogesterone 10mg tablets (Nalvee®) added to HRT PPC

From 1 September 2025, Dydrogesterone 10mg tablets (Nalvee®) has been added to the list of medicines covered by the HRT prepayment certificate (HRT PPC). This change has been reflected in Part XVI of the September 2025 Drug Tariff 

August 29th 2025

Fridges and CD storage shortfalls highlighted by Welsh regulator

Poor practice including medication fridge temperature checks not completed and inappropriate storage of controlled drugs have been highlighted by the Welsh GP regulator. In a summary of inspection activity, Health Improvement Wales (HIW) also highli

August 12th 2025

Dispensers urged to check HRT PPC claims

Dispensary teams are urged to check patients’ claims for HRT Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC) exemption, following new research showing over 200,000 erroneous claims in one year. NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) data share

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