News
Dame Lesley Regan appointed Women’s Health Ambassador
Source: Department of Health and Social Care 17th June 2022 Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to drive system level changes to close the gender health gap Women’s Health Ambassador to...
Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Altan Pharma Limited, Phenylephrine 0.08 mg/ml – solution for injection/infusion, EL(22)A/29
Source: MHRA / Gov.uk 16th June 2022 Altan Pharma Limited have identified an error relating to the product packaging. The incorrect concentration of phenylephrine base is provided on the overwrapping...
Mental health in the workplace
Source: NHS Employers Tools and resources to help you make positive improvements to mental wellbeing in the workplace. Ensuring staff are supported and cared for with their mental ill health...
Autumn & Winter Tutorials Announced
We understand how busy your dispensary can be, but we also appreciate that everyone still needs to complete training for their DSQS requirements, therefore we are continuing to host our...
Getting the most out of the fit note: guidance for GPs
Source: Department for Work & Pensions 2022 Changes to the fit note From April 2022, you may notice changes to the fit note as a new version of the form...
NICE sets out further details on menopause guideline update
Source: NICE 27th May 2022 NICE has outlined what aspects of menopause care will be updated in upcoming guidance, including areas where more research is needed. The ‘scope’ of the...
Vaccine Taskforce to merge with UKHSA and OLS
Source: Department of Health and Social Care, UK Health Security Agency, Office for Life Sciences, and The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP 15th June 2022 Following its success during the COVID-19 pandemic, the...
2022 Pollen Outlook- Hayfever Formulary!
2022 pollen outlook Source: Met Office Press Office 10th June 2022 Although many species of tree have already passed their peak pollen release phase, the vast majority of hay fever...
“Out Of Office” – Dispenser’s Holiday Handover List
It’s that time of year when most of us are looking forward to our upcoming holiday! Whether you are lucky enough to be going away or if you’re just looking...
Company led medicines recall: PCCA Limited, Ketamine 50mg in 5ml Oral Solution and Ketamine 100mg in 5ml Oral Solution (unlicensed medicines), CLMR (22)A/04
Source: MHR / Gov.uk PCCA Limited have been made aware of an issue with the appearance of Ketamine 50mg in 5ml Oral Solution and Ketamine 100mg in 5ml Oral Solution....
Downloadable Posters & Quick Links
Awareness Posters Free downloadable posters for display in the dispensary, Dispex members can login here to print. 2022 Dispex Patient Prescription Poster Medication not suitable for use in ‘Disposable Dossette...
NEW DATES!!! NHSBSA & Dispex Webinars- 2022
Dispex is delighted to be supporting the NHSBSA with ongoing FREE webinars! 21st June & 29th Sep – Endorsing inc Referred Backs This Webinar will offer: Help and guidance on the most...
