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Don’t miss out on this valuable resource- Dispex SOPs
Dispex members have exclusive access to our comprehensive SOPs library. Designed to streamline operations and ensure compliance. Don’t miss out on this valuable resource—join today and elevate your dispensing procedures...
DDA Conference 2024 – Book before it is too late
There are only a small number of places still available for the DDA Conference which takes place on the 25th and 26th of September at the Burlington Hotel Events Centre,...
Controlled Drugs Protocols
Balance Checks and Co-ordination This section covers the reasons for conducting regular stock/balance checks and ensuring safe storage of Schedule 2 and 3 Controlled Drugs (CDs) within the dispensary. Importance...
Statement from Amanda Pritchard, NHS Chief Executive
Source: NHS England 5.8.24 I had intended this message to focus mainly on thanking the many NHS colleagues who were involved in caring for those killed and injured in the...
Making The Digital Switch With DispexCD.
DispexCD runs on your computer’s existing internet browser, allowing you to save space and eliminate the need for paper CD registers. DispexCD helps to eliminate calculation errors and misread handwriting,...
JCVI statement on the COVID-19 vaccination programme for autumn 2024
Source: DHSC 2.8.2024 update The primary aim of the national COVID-19 vaccination programme remains the prevention of severe illness (hospitalisations and deaths) arising from COVID-19. As currently available COVID-19 vaccines...
End of month batch submissions
Source: NHSBSA Email 17.724 When sending in your end of month batch submission please use the correct address labels which are posted out to you on a quarterly basis. This...
#AskAboutAsthma awareness campaign
Source: Source: NHS Primary Care Bulletin 1.8.24 The annual NHS #AskAboutAsthma awareness campaign returns from September 9-15. #AskAboutAsthma is about making simple changes to children and young people’s care to make a...
Update on DDRB and ARRS from the Secretary of State
Source: NHS Primary Care Bulletin 1.8.24 Steps to better support general practice Today, the Secretary of State, Wes Streeting, has written to GPs outlining two important next steps to better...
Review into the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission
Source: Department of Health and Social Care 26.7.24 In May 2024, Dr Penny Dash was asked to conduct a review into the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission (CQC)....
Room Temperature Monitoring SOP
With the high temperatures, now is a great time to review your Room Temperature Monitoring SOP and other related processes. Dispex members can login and download the following SOPs to...
Heatwave Awareness -Downloadable Posters
Summer has finally arrived Most of us welcome the warmer weather, but we should all stay mindful of our susceptibility to high temperatures! Help remind those who are more vulnerable...
