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October 2nd 2023

Dispensing fees to fall by 19.4 per cent from October

April 24 feescale will implement a 13.3 per cent rise The October 23 feescale for dispensing GPs in England has been published, bringing in an average 19.4 per cent cut in the fee, compared to April 23. (*note bandings are not directly comparable).

September 29th 2023

Controlled Drugs (Emergency Drugs) SOP added

Good practice for emergency situations The DDA has added a SOP on managing Controlled Drugs for emergency use. The procedure describes good practice in storing, issuing and destroying controlled drugs required for emergency use. Download the full

September 25th 2023

Scotland updates September adjusted prices

14 increased prices; one new item Community Pharmacy Scotland, in agreement with NHS Scotland, has published a second update to the initial list of adjusted prices for September. Compared to the previous list there are 15 changes: one new item and

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September 22nd 2023

10 items added to Q3 Cat M adjustment

473 lines down in price The latest Category M adjustment (for October 2023) adds 10 items, bringing the total number of items in Category M to 661. This adjustment reflects underlying market prices (between April – June 2023) and the result o

September 22nd 2023

DDA issues dispensing practice 'Call to Action'

BMA must put the needs of dispensing GPs at its core The DDA has launched a 'Call to Action' for dispensing practices, which will be officially launched at the DDA conference on Wednesday 27 September. On behalf of members, the DDA Board will use

September 8th 2023

Two changes to Scottish September tariff

One new, one increased price Community Pharmacy Scotland, in agreement with NHS Scotland, has published an initial update to the initial list of adjusted prices for September. Compared to the previous list for August there are two cha

September 4th 2023

43 changes to initial September adjusted prices

42 decreased prices for Scottish Tariff Community Pharmacy Scotland, in agreement with NHS Scotland, has published an initial list of adjusted prices for September. Compared to the previous list for August there are 43 changes: one in

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