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June 12th 2025

Outgoing Pfizer brand information published

Some 16 Pfizer products have recently transitioned from brand to generic along with information on ordering codes and list prices. Information supplied by  Community Pharmacy England states these are: Branded Product Name Generic

May 29th 2025

Four products given Special Container status

Community Pharmacy England has advised that four products will be classified as special containers from June 1, 2025. The four products  are: Generic drug name (dm+d descriptor) Brand and/or Manufacturer Pack size Specia

May 21st 2025

DDA publishes guide to dispensary profitability in Wales

The DDA, in collaboration with BMA Cymru, has published a guide to maintaining dispensary profitability. Although focused on Wales, many principles also apply in England and Scotland.  The guide covers: Discounts/drug costs Endorsements Su

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May 6th 2025

Avoid refer backs with latest NHSBSA newsletter

NHS BSA's latest newsletter Hints and Tips Issue 59 tackles issues for dispensing GPs, including advice on avoiding referred back prescriptions and prescriber codes. Codes RB2B and RB6 are often applied to referred back prescriptions:

May 2nd 2025

Hub and spoke dispensing expected to start from 29 October

The first hub and spoke dispensing is expected to take place from 29 October 2025, Community Pharmacy England has announced. The pharmacy negotiator is currently discussing a 28-day notice period for starting hub and spoke dispensing, after legislat

April 29th 2025

England & Wales: Second April concessions update

The Department of Health and Social Care has made a second update to the initial list of April concessions.  This update adds 41 prices, and increases one price since the previous update for April DDA members can download a fully upd

April 29th 2025

Prescription charges frozen at £9.90

NHS prescription charges in England will be frozen for the first time in three years, keeping the cost of a prescription at £9.90, DHSC has announced. Three month and annual prescriptions prepayment certificates will also be frozen for 2025/26

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