March 26th 2026

By Ailsa Colquhoun

DDA collaboration launches Scottish dispensing training module

DDA members in Scotland are encouraged to register for a briefing to support the launch of a free Scottish dispensing GP practices training programme. 

The training has been developed by the National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care in collaboration with Rural GP Association of Scotland, with input from DDA Board Member and Scottish Representative Dr Hal Maxwell.

The free training (Turas registration required) is for practice managers, administrative staff and others who dispense medicines within rural and island primary care practices in Scotland. 
Training modules include:

• The role of the dispenser (admin staff) and dispensing checker
• Dispensing reimbursement
• Payment schedules
• VAT and dispensing practices
• The Scottish Drug Tariff

The online launch event takes place on Wednesday 1 April at 12.30. Registration is online.