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September 18th 2025

Rural patients "disadvantaged" by new GP contract for England

The new GP contract for England is expected to “improve things massively for both GPs and patients, particularly in rural areas,” the House of Lords has been told. In a debate on changes to the GP contract, health and social care ministe

September 5th 2025

England & Wales: fifth August concession price update

Community Pharmacy England has published a fifth update to the initial list of adjusted prices for August. This update increases two prices and adds three prices. DDA members can download a fully updated spreadsheet of the

September 5th 2025

Flu antivirals now prescribable year round

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) and zanamivir (Relenza®) can now be prescribed and dispensed outside the flu season in England, DHSC has announced. These antivirals are recommended for treatment of those at highest risk of severe disease outside of t

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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

England & Wales: third August concession price update

Community Pharmacy England has published a third update to the initial list of adjusted prices for August. This update adds 39 prices. DDA members can download a fully updated spreadsheet of the August prices.

August 28th 2025

England & Wales: Second August concession list update

Community Pharmacy England has published a second update to the initial list of adjusted prices for August. This update adds 28 prices. DDA members can download a fully updated spreadsheet of the August prices.

August 28th 2025

New Mounjaro Kwikpen reimbursement prices published

The Department of Health and Social Care has redetermined the reimbursement prices of Mounjaro Kwikpen from September 2025, to reflect an increase in the NHS list price. The new prices are as follows: Generic Product Name Branded Produ