Dispex Nomad Clear MDS Trays - Stock Up For The Autumn And Save
Dispex Members Nomad Clear Original
CL01 Normal Price £93.95 Per box (250 trays)
Members’ Special Offer
Order 5 boxes (5x250 per box) and receive an enhanced 12% Members’
discount PLUS we will waive the £12.95 delivery fee!
Saving on Trays = £29.95 (5 boxes)
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30
Stock Up For The Autumn And Save
Sep
30
PAYROLL UPDATE from Peninsula
There are a number of noteworthy changes to payroll processing occurring during the month of October, which we have highlighted below.
If you have any queries arising from any of this information, our team of payroll advisors will be very happy to help on 0844 892 2772, option 3.
National minimum wage increases from the 1st October
Over 21 - £6.50
18 - 20 - £5.13...
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Sep
30
NEW Dispensing Fee Scale
Feescale from 1st of October 2014
Total prescriptions calculated separately for each individual dispensing practitioner, in bands
Up to 449
£2.19
450-560
£2.16
561-673
£2.13
674-785
£2.11
786-898
£2.08
899-1009
£2.06
1010-1402
&p...
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Sep
30
CQC Mythbuster Published
Signing prescriptions for dispensing
By Ailsa Colquhoun
30th of September 2014
The Care Quality Commission, the DDA and the BMA have agreed the following guidance
for prescriptions in dispensing practices. Myth Buster #11, published by CQC senior national
GP advisor and responsible officer Professor Nigel Sparrow, offers the following guidance for
dispensing practices and ...
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Sep
29
New Course Date in Somerset due to High Demand
DUE TO AN EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH DEMAND
We are happy to announce a NEW COURSE DATE!
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OF THE DISPENSARY
“DISPENSING FOR PROFIT”
20th November 2014: Holiday Inn Taunton, TA1 2UA
1-5pm
Delegate Prices: Dispex Members: £75+VAT
...
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Sep
29
Nomad Clear MDS Trays - Order From Dispex for excellent member discounts
Dispex Nomad Clear 7 Day
Disposable Trays
Over 400 Dispex members are now using Dispex Clear as their preferred MDS cold seal system.
The system is designed for patients in the community who need help ensuring they take their
medicines regularly in order to achieve the best health o...
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Sep
29
Check Your Knowledge Online Learning Tool
Check Your Knowledge Online Learning Tool for Dispensers - Live at dispex.net
Our online check your knowledge tool is designed to test your general
knowledge on selected topics, such as Controlled Drugs.
We designed our online learning exercises to refresh and test your knowledge on
selected topics such as Controlled Drugs. After taking our refresher online learning
sessions so...
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Sep
26
Dispex Membership Benefits
Our primary goal is to assist by providing key information and relevant NHS news relating to
dispensing, and to provide you with access to key products and services that meet our principles
of agreed “win-win” scenario of good clinical products, good value for money to both the NHS and
your dispensary income.
Our dedicated team works with over 700 dispensing practices t...
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Sep
26
FREE trial pack offer on MDS trays
Would You Like A Free Trial Pack?
If you are a new or returning customer you can order a free trial pack by emailing enquiries@dispex.net or download a form HERE and faxback to 01604 859687
Your free kit will contain:
10 x Dispex Clear MDS Trays (Assortment of Standard/XL sizes)
10x MDS Seals
10 x MDS inserts
1 x SOP
Price list
...
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Sep
26
Highly Recommended Medical Fridges
IS YOUR COLD CHAIN COMPLIANCE POLICY IN PLACE?
IMAGINE
You are in the middle of a busy flu clinic; your medical fridge breaks down. Your patients go elsewhere and all your vaccines are rendered ineffective and unusable.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Upgrade your fridge and maintain a backup unit. Monitor the temperature of your fridge with a data logger and ensure the temperature ...
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Sep
26
NEW Course Date in Somerset Due to High Demand
Additional Course
Due to Exceptionally high demand we are delighted to announce a NEW course date!
Additional Course:
Business Management of the Dispensary – Dispensing For Profit
Location: Holiday Inn, Taunton , TA1 2UA
Date: 20th November 2014-09-26
Time:1 -5 pm
Delegate Prices:
Members : £75+vat
Non Members: £125+vat
Business Management of the Dispensary &nd...
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Sep
25
The Competent Dispenser - Training Courses
Moving Forwards with Your Dispensing Career
This course is aimed at dispensing staff who want to gain a better understanding of how the
dispensary works and your role within it. In addition to improving self-confidence and working
efficiency, the course will also provide a valuable background for future professional development.
The course is run Interactively, enabling you to ...
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Sep
25
Yes water-based Vaginal Moisturiser now available on prescription
Yes® is delighted to let you know that their water-based vaginal moisturiser is now available on prescription.
Yes® delivers effectiveness at a budget saving (see below) lower cost than the equivalent prescribing choices of Replens and Sylk.
Sorted by cheapest 2 week cost:
TUBES
Drug Tariff/p**
Doses
cos...
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Sep
25
Major Cat M Changes Oct 2014
Buy up if the Drug Tariff price is rising and buy down if the Drug Tariff price is falling!
Click HERE for the list of major price movers!
...
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Sep
25
FREE SEMINAR - PHARMACEUTICAL MATTERS
FREE SEMINAR - LIMITED SPACES HURRY!
(For GPs, Practice Managers and Dispensary Managers)
You are cordially invited to join us for an evening talk on
PHARMACEUTICAL MATTERS
(with an emphasis on Controlled Drugs, Pharmacy Applications, VAT and Dispensing Income)
Presenter : Nigel Morley MRPharmS
Date/Venue : 18th November 2014 / Brook Hotel, 2 Barnard Road, Norwich ...
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Sep
23
FAQ - Controlled Drugs
Q - Can you tell me if you have to issue 3 months of a CD drug due to a holiday do the scripts have
to be each month eg done on a separate day to make up your 3 scripts -THANK YOU
A-If you give the patient 3 months supply you can only write the prescription for 3 months. It is
unlawful to supply Controlled Drugs in advance of a post dated prescription.
...
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Sep
22
FREE Webinar: How to prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace
FREE Webinar: How to prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace
Tuesday 30th September 2014
11:00am
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Cost: Free
Nobody likes bully...
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Sep
22
Pharmaceutical industry pays £150m back to NHS
Pharmaceutical industry pays £150m back to NHS
The Pharmaceutical Journal, 18 September 2014
The pharmaceutical industry has paid £150million to the NHS in the first six months of 2014 under the new terms of the Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme (PPRS), which was agreed with the Department of Health in November 2013. This includes the £76 million for the second qu...
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Sep
17
The Competent Dispenser Training Course
Moving Forwards with Your Dispensing Career(Click HERE for course AGENDA)
This course is aimed at dispensing staff who want to gain a better understanding of how the
dispensary works and your role within it. In addition to improving self-confidence and working
efficiency, the course will also provide a valuable background for future professional development.
The ...
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Sep
16
Controlled Drugs FAQ
Q - Can you tell me if you have to issue 3 months of a CD drug due to a holiday do the scripts have
to be each month eg done on a separate day to make up your 3 scripts -THANK YOU
A-If you give the patient 3 months supply you can only write the prescription for 3 months. It is
unlawful to supply Controlled Drugs in advance of a post dated prescription.
If you hav...
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Sep
16
How Well Do You Know DRUMS?
Ask yourself the following three questions:-
Can DRUMs be carried out over the phone with a patient?
Is a DRUM intended to replace a health consultation with a prescriber?
Is a DRUM the same as an MUR offered by a retail pharmacy?
If you have answered YES, to any of the above questions then its time to consider
attending one of our DRUMS training courses, as the correct an...
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Sep
15
Controlled Drugs Products & Training Courses
Controlled Drugs Training Courses - Autumn 2014
All You Need to Know on This Thorny Topic
This course is designed to ensure that you are complying with the requirements of the law on
controlled drugs. From purchasing to dispensing we help you with the entire process of holding
and managing controlled drug stock. The course is suitable as a grounding for new dispensers
to ...
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Sep
11
Stock Shortages UPDATE September 2014
Aciclovir cream 10g and 2g only,
Short supply
2g and 10 g available
Also the brand available
Allopurinol 100mg
Some supplies available
Check the price as some manufacturers are higher than tariff - ? concession
Amiloride 5mg
Now available
Price concession - £19.50
For August – che...
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Sep
9
Drug Tariff Price Concessions September 2014
Drug Tariff Price Concessions September 2014
The Department of Health has agreed a price concession for the following products for September 2014:
Drug name
Pack size
Price concession
Amiloride 5mg tablets
28
£18.50
Cefalexin 500mg/5ml oral suspension
100ml
£6.34
Co-amilofr...
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Sep
8
Free Webinar: Questions you can and cannot ask at the job interview
Free Webinar: Questions you can and cannot ask at the job interview
Monday 15th September 2014
11:00am
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Cost: Free
Did you know that so...
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Sep
5
DRUMs- Ask yourself the following questions
Ask yourself the following three questions:-
Can DRUMs be carried out over the phone with a patient?
Is a DRUM intended to replace a health consultation with a prescriber?
Is a DRUM the same as an MUR offered by a retail pharmacy?
If you have answered YES, to any of the above questions then its time to consider
attending one of our DRUMS training courses, as the correct an...
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Sep
4
Is your COLD CHAIN COMPLIANCE POLICY in place?
IS YOUR COLD CHAIN COMPLIANCE POLICY IN PLACE?
IMAGINE
You are in the middle of a busy flu clinic; your medical fridge breaks down. Your patients go elsewhere and all your vaccines are rendered ineffective and unusable.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Upgrade your fridge and maintain a backup unit. Monitor the temperature of your fridge with a data logger and ensure the temperature ...
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Sep
4
Free Webinar: The employers guide to early conciliation and tribunal reform
Free Webinar: The employers guide to early conciliation and tribunal reforms
Monday 8th September 2014
10:00am
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Cost: Free
A...
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Sep
4
iPad Air Prize Draw Results
Thank you everyone who responded to the
Dispex Gazette Survey 2014
Your feedback is important to us as we continue to improve our services to you.
The winner for the Prize Draw was randomly selected on 1st September 2014 by Mr.Sunil Shaunak of Intrapharm Laboratories who is currently sponsoring our Controlled Drugs courses this Autumn.
We are pleased to announce that the Grand Prize of...
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Sep
1
Controlled Drugs Training Courses - Autumn 2014
Controlled Drugs Training Courses - Autumn 2014
All You Need to Know on This Thorny Topic
This course is designed to ensure that you are complying with the requirements of the law on
controlled drugs. From purchasing to dispensing we help you with the entire process of holding
and managing controlled drug stock. The course is suitable as a grounding for new dispensers
to ...
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