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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...
Why Choose the CL08 Tray System?
By Dispex Back by Popular Demand We’re thrilled to share some great news with our dispensary community, the Dispex-branded CL08 tray system is officially back in stock! Why Choose the...
What Are Dispex Members Talking About?
By Dispex Join the Dispex Discussion Group and gain instant access to the latest dispensing solutions, peer insights, and expert guidance every single day. Here’s a taste of the hot...
Navigating NHS pensions as a GP practice: A guide for Locum engagements
Source: Practice Index, September 11, 2025 by Guest Blogger As a Practice Manager, understanding the intricacies of the NHS Pension Scheme for GP Locums is crucial. Not only does it contribute to...
Best practice for Private CDs
By Dispex A WhatsApp user recently asked us about dispensing private CDs. We shared our response with them and thought it would be useful to share the advice more widely……...
Controlled Drug Disposal: Legal Obligations and Best Practices
Dispensaries have several legal responsibilities when disposing of controlled drugs, all aimed at ensuring regulatory compliance and preventing misuse. Below are the key obligations: Legal Obligations for CD Disposal Denaturing:...
Monitored Dosage Systems (MDS)
MDS systems can be known by several other names, but ultimately they all mean the same thing……. Nomad Trays Blister packs Multi Compartment Compliance Aids Dossette Boxes Are all disposable...
Controlled Drugs Denaturing Kits
Legal Obligations for CD Disposal Controlled drugs must be denatured before disposal to render them irretrievable. This step ensures the drugs cannot be reused, recovered, or misused. The most effective...
Making the Digital Switch Simple with DispexCD
The DispexCD electronic platform is proving invaluable for dispensing practices, with hundreds of sites now benefiting from its streamlined approach to controlled drug management. DispexCD runs directly on your existing...
Medicines not covered by the HRT PPC
Source: CPE 11.8.2025 The CPE reports that, “The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has seen an increase in the number of prescriptions from patients using the “HRT only prescription prepayment certificate”...
Managing a robust and resilient supply of medicines
Source: DHSC/Gov.uk 11.8.25 The UK is not alone in facing challenges with medicines shortages, with many other nations experiencing disruption. In the UK, there is no single, reliable measure that...
Backdated pay uplift causes headaches for Practice Managers
Source: Practice Index 7.8.25 NHS England has confirmed a rise in the global sum for GP practices in England, increasing payments from £121.79 to £123.34 per weighted patient. This...
