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May 14th 2026

ICB cuts and single patient records dominate the health agenda in the King's Speech

The National Health Service [NHS Modernisation Bill] included in the May 2026 King’s Speech gives legal backing to the planned abolition of NHS England, reduced ICB responsibilities and the creation of a Single Patient Record (SPR). The plan i

May 11th 2026

NHSE updates EPS nomination standards

NHS England has updated its standards for Electronic Prescription Service nomination. In a statement, Community Pharmacy England says this follows "renewed scrutiny of nomination practices" and reinforces the principle that patients must be able t

May 6th 2026

England & Wales: Initial May concession prices

The following price concessions granted in April 2026 have rolled over to May 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Candesartan 4mg tablets 7 £0.75 Labetalol 200mg tablets 56 £17.87 Lacidipine 4mg tablets

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May 1st 2026

24 products added to DND list

Some 24 products have been added to the Discount Not Deducted list from May 1. The affected products are: Aripiprazole 300mg powder and solvent for prolonged-release suspension for injection vials Aripiprazole 720mg/2.4ml prolonged-release suspen

May 1st 2026

Read NHS BSA's April Hints & Tips newsletter

NHS BSA has published its April newsletter Hints & Tips. Hints and Tips Issue 63 contains the following items for dispensing GPs: Drug Tariff Category H products Reimbursement price changes: January, February and March 2026 Prescription end

April 30th 2026

Dispensing disparities highlighted by the DDA

Labour MPs have been told of the increasing financial pressure on GP dispensaries. In a submission to the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG) inquiry, the DDA has pointed out that in many remote, rural and coastal communities, the GP practi

April 30th 2026

May Category M adjustment reduces dapagliflozin prices

DHSC has published an extraordinary Category M adjustment, effective from May 1. Changes reflect price adjustments for the following products: Dapagliflozin 5mg tablets: Price reduced by £0.26 to £4.95 Dapagliflozin 1