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  Dispex is led by two dispensing doctors, Dr Koopowitz and Dr Kant, which enables us to recognise and target the specialised difficulties, then offer the necessary advice, a Dispensing...

By Dispex Whilst patients are encouraged to self-medicate, many dispensing patients do not have easy access to over-the-counter medications and thus rely on prescriptions from their doctors. In addition, some...

By Dispex Prior to April 2024, the DHSC clawed back any profit that pharmacy was making over and above the allowed profit. The profit is assessed on the purchase prices...

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...

Leadership and Management Training Funding The 2024-25 PCN DES contract specification allows for a Leadership and Management payment, but this is now combined into the core PCN Funding. Please click...

By Dispex Missed Dispensing Fees for Services Rendered If you kindly extend a selection of assorted flavours to your patients to ensure patient compliance and satisfaction, ensure you are compensated...

By Dispex NHS Prescription Charges from 1st May 2024 Charges for NHS prescriptions increased on the 1st May 2024. The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Amendment) Regulations...

Source: Practice Index  25th April 2024 In recent years, the explosive growth of artificial intelligence or AI-powered applications has brought about a transformative wave across various industries, and healthcare is...

Source: Practice Index 18.4.24 Another funding storm is on the horizon with the recently announced rise in national practice contract funding for England. For all the people working in general...

Understanding the PCSE Online Drug Statement   Keeping a watchful eye on your PCSE drug statements and prescription charges has always been an important aspect of best practice. However, in...

Source: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) The DHSC is to review the statutory duty of candour for health and social care providers in England following reports that...

HRT Prescribing For PPCs – GP IT update   Source: Community Pharmacy England As announced in the NHS Primary Care bulletin (published 14 March 2024), over half of GP surgeries...