Archive for General news
Join Dispex at the DDA Conference for Insight and Innovation
25th & 26th September 2024 Seize the opportunity to hear from our Director, Dr Ankit Kant in person. On Wednesday, Ankit will deliver a must-attend session packed with expert guidance...
Drug Tariff Updates added 30 July 2024
The August Drug Tariff has been published and we have updated the Drug Tariff Update page. The update page lists all Additions and Deletions for August as well as Advance...
Electronic CD register: Are you still considering making the digital switch?
Discover the perfect solution with DispexCD. Designed to meet your needs, our electronic register provides a reliable and user-friendly option for managing controlled drugs efficiently and compliantly. Don’t miss out...
Updated response to global IT outage – 22 July
Source: NHS England 22.7.24 An NHS spokesperson said: “Systems are now back online, and patients with an NHS appointment this week should continue to attend unless told not to. “Thanks...
Response to global IT outage
Source: NHS England 19.7.24 An NHS spokesperson said: “The NHS is aware of a global IT outage and an issue with EMIS, an appointment and patient record system, which is...
Whooping cough vaccination
Source: NHS England 19.7.24 Pertussis cases continue to rise rapidly and sadly there have been 9 infant deaths since the current outbreak began in November last year. The NHS is...
Online Tour
Watch our videos on how to utilise your membership Please click on a title to watch our behind the scene tours……………. Brand comparisons Generics costing more than the tariff...
The safer management of controlled drugs: Annual update 2023-Designated Bodies
Source: The CCQ 11.07.24 Designated bodies The role of the controlled drugs accountable officer Visibility of the controlled drugs accountable officer (CDAO) is important because it can help to encourage...
The safer management of controlled drugs: Annual update 2023
Source: The CCQ 11.07.24 Learning from incidents When we speak with organisations about medicines incidents, we focus on understanding the circumstances surrounding them and what has been done to investigate,...
Reflecting on the Shipman and Gosport inquiries and risks in current practice
Source: The CCQ 11.07.24 Next year will mark 20 years since the publication of the final report of the Shipman Inquiry. Since the reports were published, we have seen a significant...
Amended flu specifications following amendment to flu letter
Source: NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 11 July 2024 An amendment was made to the National Flu Immunisation Programme 2024-2025 letter on 18 June 2024, due to the recombinant...
How to align capacity with demand in general practice
Source: NHS England 8.5.24 This guide will help practices measure and understand daily patterns of patient contacts and type of need in order to forecast how much and what type...
