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July 3rd 2025

DHSC unveils plans for a new GP contract in England

A new GP contract for England is to be introduced as part of the new 10 Year Health Plan to be announced by the Government later today (Thursday 3 July). The contract will aim to encourage and allow practices to cover a wider geographical area. Laun

July 2nd 2025

England & Wales: Fourth concession price update

The Department of Health and Social Care has published a fourth update to the initial list of June concession prices.  This update adds nine prices. DDA members can download a fully updated spreadsheet of the June prices.

June 27th 2025

England & Wales: Second June update

DHSC has published a second update to the concession prices for England & Wales for June.    This update adds 45 prices. DDA members can download a fully updated spreadsheet of the June prices.

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June 23rd 2025

Phased GP implementation of Mounjaro starts today

GPs have been given the green light to prescribe tirzepatide (Mounjaro)  from today (June 23) in a phased implementation period. Eligible cohorts for NHS dispensing are adults: with an initial body mass index (BMI) of at least 35 kg/m2, and

June 20th 2025

England & Wales: initial June update

DHSC has published an initial update to the concession prices for England & Wales for June.    DDA members can download a fully updated spreadsheet of the June prices.

June 9th 2025

New legislation to close distance selling pharmacy applications

From 23 June, no new applications for distance selling pharmacies (DSP) will be permitted, under new legislation.    The legislation follows concerns about ‘pseudo’ DSPs. According to the CCA, over 70 per cent of DSPs dispense

June 4th 2025

England & Wales: initial June concession price

NHS BSA has published an initial (rolled over) concession price for June.    DDA members can view the detail of the June price in the library of drug tariff updates.

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