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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

November 3rd 2025

England & Wales: Third October concession price update

DHSC has published a third update to the initial list of adjusted prices for October This update details 22 new prices. Changes are marked in bold and the fully updated lists are available as downloadable spreadsheets.

November 3rd 2025

Dispensing included in GPCE negotiating expectations

GPC England has urged the health secretary to deliver fully funded practice IT and EPS for dispensing practices in the forthcoming GP contract for England negotiations. In a letter to Wes Streeting, General Practitioners Committee England Chair

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October 29th 2025

England & Wales: Second October concessions update

DHSC has published a second update to the initial list of adjusted prices for October This update details 16 prices. Changes are marked in bold and the fully updated lists are available as downloadable spreadsheets.

October 27th 2025

Unforeseen benefits provision behind one new rural pharmacy

The 'unforeseen benefits' provision was used in 2024-25 to open one rural pharmacy, new pharmacy network figures for the year show. In total during the year, there were five applications to open pharmacies in controlled areas, including one using th

October 27th 2025

Six English LMCs raise dispensing motions in November conference

Six LMCs have submitted 16 accepted dispensing motions for the 2025 English LMC conference. Initially proposed by DDA Board member and Devon GP Dr David Jenner, the Devon motion highlights challenges with the dispensing fee, clawback, dispensing IT,

October 24th 2025

England & Wales: initial October concession price update

DHSC has published an initial list of adjusted prices for October This list details 38 prices. Changes are marked in bold and the fully updated lists are available as downloadable spreadsheets.