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Category M Update January 2025
Yet again there is more downward pressure on dispensaries as the Category M figures for January 2025 show an overall decrease in price for 405 products with 297 of those….....
Prescription Switches: Exempt > Chargeable
Within the intricate web of prescription pricing in England, a significant challenge arises when the Pricing Authority and dispensing practices find themselves at odds over the charge group assigned to...
Christmas Office Hours
The Dispex office will be closed from December 25th to January 1st, therefore any orders placed via email during this time will not be actioned until January 2nd. Please click here for an...
Class 4 Medicines Notification: Argenx BV, Vyvgart 1000 mg solution for injection, EL (24)A/63
Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 19.12.24 Argenx BV have informed MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) in the affected packs incorrectly contains reference to two subcutaneous injection sites. Only subcutaneous injection to...
Ban on puberty blockers to be made indefinite on experts’ advice
Source: DHSC 11.12.24 Existing emergency measures banning the sale and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones will be made indefinite, following official advice from medical experts. Sale and supply of puberty blockers...
NHS Pension Scheme: proposed amendments for April 2025
Source: DHSC 10.12.24 Summary The department is seeking views on proposed amendments to the NHS Pension Scheme for 1 April 2025. This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 4 February 2025...
Dispensary Friendly Formularies-NEW Category Added:
Using the Brand Comparisons data form the Profitability section of the Dispex website, we will be publishing Dispensary Friendly formularies for a number of conditions, starting with Adult Asthma. There...
Leading the NHS: proposals to regulate NHS managers
Source: DHSC 28.11.24 Introduction Delivering the new 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS requires the best leadership talent. The NHS requires people who are trained and supported to lead...
How to stay one step ahead of a cyber attack
Source: Ryan Lee , Cyber Security Principal, Threat Operations, NHS England 16.10.2024 Ryan Lee explains how our Threat Operations team use a unique network of intelligence and techniques to detect advanced...
FREE CPD Educational Resource: Winter Pressures
Navigating Winter pressures in the Dispensary As winter sets in, your dispensary faces its annual wave of challenges, with increased patient demand, seasonal illnesses, and heightened pressure on already stretched...
DHSC authorises the use of antiviral medications to combat influenza
Source: NHS Central Alerting System On December 3, 2024, the Department of Health and Social Care issued a letter through its Central Alerting System advising that, in response to rising...
2 billion for NHS Boards to reduce waiting lists and improve GP access in Scotland
Source: Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government 4.12.24 Scottish Budget 2025-2026: Finance Secretary’s statement – 4 December 2024 Click here to read in full.
