The January 2010 sees a few products moving from Category M to Category A with associated price changes as follows:Buprenorphine 2mg sublingual tablets sugar free pack of 7 price falls from £7.74 to £7.40Buprenorphine 8mg sublingual tablets sugar free pack of 7 price falls from £20.54 to £20.41Calcium and Ergocalciferol tablets pack of 28 price falls fro...
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Please note that the following strengths of topiramate are moving from Category C to Category A effective from 1st February 2010.All the following are in packs of 60. Topiramate    100mg tabs Topiramate    15mg caps Topiramate    200mg tabs Topiramate    25mg caps Topiramate    25mg tabs Topiramate ...
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A large US study has found that patients are most likely to stop their medication in the first month of treatment. The study claims that pateints who are "medication naïve" are more likely to discontinue treatment than those who are "medication experienced". Patient medication compliance is linked to health literacy according to...
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The Scots monthly update is now available inside the login area for all our Scots members....
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Below is a snapshot of the biggest price falls for January 2010 as a percentage of October 2009 Drug Tariff price.Full figures can be found inside the members' login area.If you have forgotten your login details or if there is anything else you would like to see inside the members' only login area then please email enquiries@dispex.net Drug NamePack Size  October 2009 Drug Tari...
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End of NHS Prescription Services transitional arrangements for dispensing doctorsNHS Prescription Services (NHS RxS) reminds dispensing doctor practices that December 2009 payment, for prescriptions dispensed in October, will be the first payment where they may be financially affected if a patient or their representative hasn’t correctly filled in the sections on a p...
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Find out exactly how you will be reimbursed for your Dispex flu deal from Solvay by downloading the pdf files from inside the login area.They will be found in the Downloads and Documents section filed under Information.If you wish to order your flu you can do it online via our Online Ordering Section or by Phone 01604 859000 [ask for Claudette] or Fax 01604 859687 or email sales@dispex.n...
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NHS Information Centre: General Pharmaceutical Services data published Click here for more information:  http://www.psnc.org.uk/news.php/630/nhs_information_centre_general_pharmaceutical_services_data_published GPs believe Practice Based Commissioning is improving its impact on the patient experience and their local community by bringing care closer to patients, according ...
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In response to Dispex member requests we have placed two worked examples within the Information section of the Members' Only Downloads and Documents area which explain the reimbursement of expensive items.Login for further information.If you would like any further information please email enquiries@dispex.net ...
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Dispex members can find a ready reckoner of generics where there is more than one pack size listed in the Drug Tariff in the Information section of the Downloads and Documents section of the Members' Only Login Area. This should prove invaluable for endorsement purposes.We are updating this list and should have a full list ready for January 2010.If you have any queries about this list or...
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Click here to be taken to the DH Consultation: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_109354Further advice and information to follow....
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