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The CQC’s new assessment approach: update January 2024
Source: The CQC Our new assessment framework will apply to providers, local authorities and integrated care systems. Our ratings and 5 key questions will stay central to our approach. We will...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: USV UK Limited, Sugammadex 100 mg/ml solution for injection (2 ml vial), EL(24)A/02
Source: MHRA/ Gov.uk 18.1.24 USV UK Limited has informed the MHRA that Sugammadex 100 mg/ml solution for injection (2 ml vial), batch number 35000347, may contain some vials that contain...
Shortage of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) update
Source: DHSC 3.1.2024 This NatPSA supersedes NatPSA/2023/008/DHSC. The supply of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) continue to be limited, with supply not expected to return to normal until at...
Improving Dispensing Profitability 2024
2024 Amidst ongoing challenges and pressures, there are several straightforward measures to enhance your dispensary’s profitability! Dispex members who fully utilise the benefits of their membership package, including access to...
Buprenorphine Patches – Part 2
Rationalising which patches to prescribe and dispense Buprenorphine patches come in different strengths and not all manufacturers produce all strengths. Some manufacturers provide dispensing doctor discounts. The 37,4mcg, 52mcg...
Dispensing Endorsement Guidance
Increase your efficiency – endorse only when required There are a very limited number of circumstances when dispensing endorsements are required. These are detailed in the Drug Tariff. To ensure...
Upcoming NHSBSA & Dispex Webinars
We are pleased to continue our partnership with the NHSBSA, supporting dispensing practices with endorsing, batch submission, switching and managing referred backs. 15th Feb – Endorsing...
Further Concessions Granted for December 2023
Improved prices Aripiprazole 5mg tablets 28 £8.52 Digoxin 125microgram tablets 28 £3.70 Digoxin 250microgram tablets 28 £3.70 Ezetimibe 10mg tablets 28 £17.78 Members can login here to see the full list...
Controlled Drug Training with Dispex
Ensuring competence in Controlled Drugs Management is vital practice for Healthcare Professionals! Controlled drugs play a crucial role in the field of healthcare, aiding in pain management and various medical...
Understanding Prescription Charges- Part 3
Part three focuses on understanding advance and advance recovery. It may be easier to download the statement from the PCSE Online portal as an Excel spreadsheet. Click here to read in full. Dispex...
An introduction to the Prescription Clerks in Primary Care Course
Who is the course for? This online training course has been developed to give a more in-depth knowledge to all those team members that handle prescriptions or any prescription...
NEW to Practice -Dispex Training Package
Unravelling Dispensing for GPs and Nurses Dispex has assembled a collection of online courses suitable for GPs and Nurses new to Primary Care, particularly those involved in dispensing practices. Our...
