Archive for General news
Category M Updates
Quarter 4 – January 2024 The latest category M shows yet another slashing of prices and will inflict further pain on dispensing practices. There are still 661 product lines in...
In-depth check-ups promised for new mothers
Source: Practice Index All new mothers in England are to receive an in-depth mental and physical check-up from their GP in the weeks after they give birth, NHS officials have...
Assessment of Combination Long-Acting Beta Agonists (LABAs) and Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) Part 4
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A day in the life of a Prescription Clerk
What does a Prescription Clerk do in a typical day? Most days start early at 8am, checking the external and internal post boxes for any written prescription requests on...
Festive Office Hours
My Dispex colleagues and I wish to express our appreciation for your custom in 2023. Please note, the Dispex office will be closed from December 25th to January 1st! During...
Endorsing reminder
Further endorsing guidance: FREE SOP; Preparation & Submission of FP34D Monthly Returns to NHSBSA (QC10)- members can login here. FREE NHSBSA & Dispex training sessions: Batch Submission and Switching &...
Pre-Christmas Deliveries
With Christmas just around the corner, please ensure you place your pre-Christmas orders as soon as possible. Dossettes: Please order your dispensary supplies by the 18th of December for a...
Understanding Prescription Charges- Part 2
In this article on the Drug Statements we will be dealing with Understanding which month the reimbursement and remuneration applies. It may be easier to download the statement from the...
Endorsing reminder
Further endorsing guidance: FREE SOP; Preparation & Submission of FP34D Monthly Returns to NHSBSA (QC10)- members can login here. FREE NHSBSA & Dispex training sessions: Batch Submission and Switching &...
Pre-Christmas Deliveries
With Christmas just around the corner, please ensure you place your pre-Christmas orders as soon as possible. Dossettes: Please order your dispensary supplies by the 18th of December for a...
Multi-factor authentication: a silver cyber bullet?
Source: Chris Day , Clinical Informatics Manager, NHS Digital Clinical informatics manager Chris Day says full implementation of multi-factor authentication is critical to local organisations’ cyber security. Cyber security is about...
Can you live on the living wage?
Source: Practice Index- 23.11. 23 by Kay Keane This week we’ve heard that the minimum wage is set to increase to £11.44. As a Practice Manager who knows how hard...
