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New research reveals that patients at dispensing practices are the most satisfied
Source: Health Equity Evidence Centre A study titled Dispensing Practices, NHS Funding, and the Geography of Inequality, published by the Health Equity Evidence Centre, reports an overall satisfaction score of...
Abolishing NHS England: what you need to know
Source: NHS Confederation Headlines from developments confirming the abolishment of NHS England. Key points The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care said that NHS England is being “taken...
Join the Dispex WhatsApp Group – Your Essential Support Network!
We’re excited to introduce the all-new Dispex Discussion WhatsApp Group, an exclusive member’s space for dispensing professionals like you. Here, you can connect and exchange insights on dispensing related...
Dispex Data – are you using it to its full potential?
Profitability Tools At Dispex, we pride ourselves in the quality and quantity of data we provide to dispensing doctors so that they can improve their dispensary profitability. Here are some...
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...
HRT PPCs can now be added to Apple Wallets
Source: NHSBSA Email- Hints and Tips Issue 58 3.2.25 Apple device users now have the option to add their Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC) to their Apple...
Tax credits to end on Saturday 5 April 2025 -exemption certificate
Source: NHSBSA Email- Hints and Tips Issue 58 3.2.25 People currently receiving tax credits from HMRC will no longer get this payment after Saturday 5 April 2025. This means patients...
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MPs announce inquiry into impact of medicines shortages
Source: The Pharmaceutical Journal, PJ, January 2025, Vol 314 Community Pharmacy England welcomes the inquiry as medicines shortages increase the already “huge pressures on community pharmacies” and patient care. The...
A Guide to Managing Medicines Supply and Shortages
Source: NHS England This guide aims to support pharmacists, clinicians and other NHS professionals with managing the supply of medicines to their patients and details the national, regional and local...
Government not in a position to implement hub-and-spoke legislation at the beginning of 2025
Source: Chemist and Druggist 2.1.25 “The government is working towards introducing legislation to enable hub-and-spoke dispensing between different legal entities in 2025,” pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock last week (December 23)...
Roundup of Serious shortage protocols (SSPs)
Source: NHSBSA/SPS Name of SSP \ ref no. Start and end date Supporting guidance SSP081 Estradot® 100 microgram patches (PDF:215KB) 19 December 2024 to 28 January 2025 Estradot® 100 microgram patches supporting guidance...
