Third update for October concessions (England and Wales)

DHSC has published a third update to the initial list of concession prices for October.

This update adds 12 items.

DDA members can view the full list, and download a fully updated spreadsheet by visiting the online library of drug tariff updates

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Third update for October concessions (England and Wales)

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DDA26: How to boost safety through a robust dispensing process

DDA26: MDS “are a lot more work than your standard dispensing process"

DDA26: CQC "trying to be as proportionate as we can"

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