Discount Recovery [Clawback] What is It?
That is the technical term for what we normally refer to as “the clawback” or just “clawback”.
But what exactly is clawback and why is it imposed on all items dispensed by dispensing doctors, regardless of what the actual level of discount on an item is?
Clawback is applied to all dispensed items because The Department of...
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Jun
28
Clawback - What is it?
Jun
26
Dispensing Doctor Roadshow 20th July
NEWS Update:
Amanda Chell of Dispex is giving a seminar with Richard West of the DDA at the Hallmark Hotel, Flitwick Manor, Flitwick, MK45 1AE on the 20th July 12:30 - 16:00.
Topics to be covered include:
PA Items - Dispensing and reimbursement
VAT Liability
Worked Examples using real-life case studies
Discount Schemes, direct ordering and buying group...
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Jun
26
ONLINE Webinar
Please see below details of an online webinar aimed at those whose job is to manage a dispensing doctor practice:
Managing a Dispensing Practice
Thu, Jul 6, 2017 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM BST
Our speakers will be discussing the most important features of running a practice dispensary, followed by an interactive Q&A session including voting opportunities.
You’ll get up-to-dat...
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Jun
15
June 2017 Price Concessions
The Department of Health have granted the following price concessions for June 2017:
Drug
Pack size
Price concession
Betahistine 16mg tablets
84
£11.95
Betahistine 8mg tablets
84
£6.33
Buspirone 10mg tablets
30
£9.57
Buspirone 5mg tablets
30
...
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Jun
15
CQC Consultation 2
Taken from the CQC Website:
http://www.cqc.org.uk/get-involved/consultations/our-next-phase-regulation-consultation-2
Consultation 2
Today, 12 June 2017, we have launched the second consultation on our proposed changes, which seeks views on specific proposals for how we will:
improve the structure of registration and clarify our definition of registered providers
monitor, inspect and rat...
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Jun
15
Government Health Team Update
PSNC reported earlier this week that the Government health team has been updated as follows:
June 14, 2017
Jeremy Hunt MP will continue in his role as Secretary of State for Health, it has been confirmed, and two junior ministers have today (Wednesday 14th June) been appointed.
Jackie Doyle-Price, MP for Thurrock, and Steve Brine, MP for Winchester, have been appointed as junior ...
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Jun
15
NEW LOWER PRICES on Dispex Clear MDS
NOT USING DISPEX CLEAR MONITORED DOSAGE SYSTEM?
NEW lower prices for Dispex Clear MDS
CL01 - 250 trays, cards and seals for £74.95.
XL01 - 100 trays, cards and seals for £55.10
Rainbow seal option available also
No delivery charges!
Call us on 01604 859000 to place an order now
Email enquiries@dispex.net or telephone 01604 859000 for any other queries...
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Jun
7
Discussing Politics at Work [by Peninsula]
2017 is shaping up to be a year of political surprises with the Conservative Government announcing a snap general election for 8th June. The reaction to this announcement has already made political discussions in the workplace near inescapable. While it is natural for employees to discuss current events at the workplace, how far should the political discussions reach? What are an employe...
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Jun
7
FAQ - New Dispensing Patient?
FAQ - New Dispensing Patient?
by Gregory Bull
Question – At a recent meeting with the CCG and a few other dispensing practices we were told that if a patient moves into our practice area and were previously dispensed to by another surgery that we can’t dispense to them even if they are more than 1.6km from a pharmacy as they weren’t previously registered in our area!!...
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Jun
7
June Training Dates from Dispex
June Training Dates from Dispex
07 June 2017
Monitored Dosage Systems
Cambridgeshire, Red Lion, Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4NL
07 June 2017
Business Management of a Dispensary
Cumbria, Riverside Hotel, Stramongate Bridge, Kendal LA9 6FS
08 June 2017
Controlled Drugs & Drug Tariff & Endorsing
Cumbria, Riverside Ho...
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Jun
6
Potential Pharmacy Scam
Dispex was recently sent this email and we want to pass it on to our many dispensing doctor contractors.
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The NHSBSA have been made aware of reports from Pharmacists who have been contacted by someone claiming to be from the “PPA” or from ‘”Prescription Services”. The caller advises that the pharmacist needs to provide their bank det...
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Jun
1
NEW Special Offer Price on MDS Trays!
Monitored Dosage Systems
NEW EXCLUSIVE PRICES FOR ALL DISPENSING DOCTORS FROM OMNICELL
In association with Omnicell Dispex has launched an easier way to order all your MDS trays with the following benefits
· Available to all dispensing doctor surgeries
· Lowest prices for all genuine quality Omnicell MDS trays...
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Jun
1
Fines TRIPLED for health & safety offences
Businesses who commit health & safety offences now face penalties up to three times greater than ever before.
New sentencing guidelines use company turnover to calculate fines rather than company profit, and the average fine has risen from around £69,000 to £211,000.
As you can see, it’s more important than ever to manage health & safety compliance well.
Majo...
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