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Planning for Summer holidays and staff shortages in your Dispensary
By Kirstye Todd- Dispex Consultant As summer approaches, dispensary staff are likely to be requesting time off for their holidays. Managing absences can be a significant challenge. Without proper planning,...
Attention online learner’s
Attention Online Learners ( not live tutorials) Please be aware that all enrolled courses must be completed by 31st May 2025, as the online platform will no longer be accessible...
We’re Hiring- Dispensing Tutor
We are currently seeking an experienced Dispensing Lead to join our team. We’re looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly Lead Dispenser or Dispensary Manager who is confident delivering training...
Hayfever Formulary for 2025
By Dr Philip Koopowitz – Director Dispex The Hayfever season is well and truly upon us. This month we look at the current common treatments’ available for runny noses, sneezing...
Supporting Dispensing Practices For Over Two Decades
Welcome to Dispex Dispex is a trusted and respected name among dispensing professionals, known for delivering high-quality content and expert support. We’ve upheld our reputation through the careful selection...
All-day online consultations will only cause ‘temporary’ GP demand spike, says BMA
Source: Pulse The requirement for GP practices to keep online consultation tools open all day will likely cause a ‘temporary spike’ rather than a ‘sustained increase’ in demand, the BMA...
Class 4 Medicines Notification, Chemidex Pharma Ltd, Various Products, EL(25)A/21
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 13.5.25 Chemidex Pharma Ltd has informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) in their topical steroid products does not contain all the required safety...
Dispensary Supplies from Dispex
Controlled Drug Registers Statutory Controlled Drugs Register (A4 Size-Schedule 2) Members: £25 Non-members: £35.00 each Doctor’s Bag Register (Cheque Book Size to record the obtaining and supply of Schedule 2...
Endorsing not dispensed items
Source: NHSBSA Newsletter (Issue 59) If a patient has not collected their medication, or if you do not dispense one or more items on a prescription, each item must be...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Chloramphenicol 1% w/w Eye Ointment, Blumont Pharma Limited, EL(25)A/20
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 8.5.25 Blumont Pharma Limited has informed the MHRA of an error with the European Article Number (EAN) barcode on the cartons of the batch of Chloramphenicol...
Help to Avoid Referred Backs – Guidance From The NHSBSA
NHSBSA Newsletter (Issue 59) The latest issue of NHSBSA’s Hints and Tips provides valuable guidance for dispensing GPs, including how to prevent prescriptions from being referred back and proper use of prescriber...
Dispensary Friendly Tools
Boost Your Dispensary’s Profitability with Dispex Online Tools Are you making the most of the tools available to support dispensary profitability? If not, now’s the perfect time to explore two...
