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Dispex Update Pages
Whenever updates regarding The Drug Tariff, Category M, Concessions, or Drug Supply issues come to our attention, we promptly revise our pages. Additionally, we update members with the latest discounts...
Using patient feedback to improve the HRT PPC service
Source: NHSBSA Newsletter Can you help us find participants to take part in user research? We are looking for patients who pay for HRT prescriptions or have an HRT PPC...
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Half a million patients save money with the HRT PPC
Source: NHSBSA Newsletter More than 500,000 HRT PPC have been purchased since the 1 April 2023 launch. The certificate allows patients to access an unlimited number of listed HRT medicines over 12...
Digital HC2 certificates
Source: NHSBSA Newsletter Changes are being made to the HC2 (full help) certificate. The paper certificate will soon also be available digitally and receivable by email. This means that patients...
Can your patients claim free NHS prescriptions?
Source: NHSBSA Newsletter We have created promotional materials to support patients on Universal Credit and other benefits to understand their eligibility for help with NHS health costs. Only certain benefits entitle...
Dispensary Cleaning Standard Operating Procedure
As the cold and flu season is in full swing, perhaps it’s time for a thorough deep clean? While dispensary work surfaces must be wiped down with a clean, hygienic...
Dispensary Cleaning Standard Operating Procedure
As the cold and flu season is in full swing, perhaps it’s time for a thorough deep clean? While dispensary work surfaces must be wiped down with a clean, hygienic...
GP practices to stop same-day care as ICS effectively mandates new service
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....
GPs say online patient access to medical records will boost workload and litigation
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...
Remembering the little things
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!...
The CQC’s new assessment approach: update January 2024
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...
