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NEWS FLASH: Concession Price Update- 3rd for August
Members’ Service The DHSC has updated Concession prices for August (25th). Dispex members can login to our website to see the updates all together in one place, and in alphabetical...
NEWS FLASH: Drug Supply Update-25th Aug
Drug Supply Page Dispex provides primary care focused updates on drug supply issues. Data is taken from the SPS website on a weekly basis. Dispex members can login here to see the updated list...
Class 4 Medicines Notification, Accord Healthcare Limited, UK, Irinotecan Hydrochloride 20 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for Infusion, EL (23)A/30
Source: MHRA /Gov.uk 23.8.23 Accord Healthcare Ltd, UK has informed the MHRA about an error with the Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) that have been packaged in the batches of these...
NEWS FLASH: Concession Price Update- 2nd for August
Members’ Service The DHSC has updated Concession prices for August (22nd). Dispex members can login to our website to see the updates all together in one place, and in alphabetical...
US firm given initial go-ahead to buy EMIS in £1.2bn deal
Source: PULSE, Eliza Parr, 15.8.23 A US healthcare company has been given provisional approval to buy leading GP IT-supplier EMIS in a £1.2bn deal. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority...
Have you seen The CQC’s 2022 Controlled Drugs annual update?
Please ensure you have a read here. Key Point: they have recommended that practices use the CQC CD Self-Assessment Form, click here for details.
Going Greener-Spacers
By Dr Philip Koopowitz- Dispex & Hexagon6 NICE NG80 resource ‘Asthma inhalers and climate change’ now encourages patients aged 12 years and over where clinically appropriate to consider using dry...
Flu jab delay will cause ‘chaos’ and put vulnerable people at risk ahead of difficult winter, GPs war
Source: Independent, Rebecca Thomas Health Correspondent-9.8.23 National changes to flu jab campaign ‘throw into chaos’ GPs long-laid plans, leaders warn Delays to the flu vaccine rollout will cause “chaos” and put vulnerable people...
New NHS campaign to help spot early signs of life-threatening constipation in people with a learning disability
Source: NHS England 27 July 2023 Learning disabilities and autism The NHS has today launched a major new national campaign to support people with a learning disability, healthcare professionals and...
Row over new diagnosis direct access plan
Source: Practice Index 3.8.23 Practices are to get direct access to diagnostic checks for cardiovascular and lung diseases, it was announced today. The move follows the successful introduction of direct...
EyeCee One and EyeCee One Crystal preloaded intraocular lenses (IOLs): update of previous quarantine advice after identification of likely cause, DSI/2023/007
Source: MHRA/Gov.uk 3.8.23 The MHRA is providing an update on the issue of increased intraocular pressure in patients implanted with EyeCee One preloaded and EyeCee One Crystal preloaded intraocular lenses....
Dispex Training Options
Dispex is considered to be the leading educational company in the UK, providing professional training, advice and consultancy which purely focuses on dispensing practices- as well as providing profitability tools...
