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Source: PULSE  Eliza Parr 7.2.24 Exclusive The third-largest integrated care system (ICS) in England is effectively mandating the use of ‘same-day access hubs’, leaving GP practices with only ‘complex’ patient care....

Sources: PULSE  Emma Wilkinson 2.2.24 GPs in England are sceptical of patients having online access to their medical records, believing it will cause confusion, increase workload and could lead to...

Part four deals with Understanding the NHSBSA Referred Back Items and Disallowed Items. Click here for PART 4 Dispex members can login here to view parts 1-4 in one place!

Source: Practice Index By Robyn Clark I don’t know about you, but December felt really tough in good old GP Land. Winter bugs were everywhere – and they still are!...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Source: General Pharmaceutical Council 5.1.24 General Pharmaceutical Council Chief Executive, Duncan Rudkin, said: “The BBC’s undercover investigation raises very serious concerns. We have asked the BBC to provide further information so...

Controlled Drug Registers Statutory Controlled Drugs Register (A4 Size-Schedule 2) Members: £25  Non-members: £35.00+vateach Doctor’s Bag Register (Cheque Book Size to record the obtaining and supply of Schedule 2 Controlled...