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Aug
7

PODCASTS

BY CLAUDY RODHOUSE  |  POSTED IN GENERAL NEWS
Podcast Using Remote Consultations in General Practice- By The NHS Click here to view . CQC Connect Podcast Have you listened to the new episodes of #CQCConnect yet? We're talking about our 2021 strategy, including discussions on smarter regulation and meeting people's needs. Check it out through your favourite podcast provider- here . . . ...
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Aug
7

Meeting the new website accessibility requirements- by Practice Index

BY CLAUDY RODHOUSE  |  POSTED IN GENERAL NEWS
Meeting the new website accessibility requirements . As if practice managers didn’t have enough on their plates dealing with the coronavirus fallout, the deadline for meeting website accessibility requirements looms on the horizon. Tim Green, of specialist web developer GPsurgery.net, explains more. . By 23rd September 2020 – just weeks away – all public sector organisa...
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Aug
7

Have you missed your June or July-August Gazette? It's not too late

BY CLAUDY RODHOUSE  |  POSTED IN GENERAL NEWS
JUJUNE JUNE                                                            ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:  KEEP YOUR DISTANCE. KEEP SAFE.-Automated Prescription Collections from Hub & Spoke Innovations.  Current life in the Dispensar...
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Aug
5

Generics Costing more than Tariff August 20 & Benchmarking

BY CLAUDY RODHOUSE  |  POSTED IN GENERAL NEWS
. August 2020 Update No 28 Generics Costing more than Tariff August 2020 The following is a list of generics costing more than tariff for August 2020.The full list in pdf format can be downloaded from the Spotdispensing.com website and printed for ease of use in your dispensary. , There are over 50 products which are more expensive than the tariff price and this climbs to 110 when y...
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Aug
4

SPOT Dispensing- Benchmarking Tools

BY CLAUDY RODHOUSE  |  POSTED IN GENERAL NEWS
Benchmarking Tools . . . A quick and easy tool to see how your Dispensary is performing. Just fill in the first three boxes to see how you compare to other NHS Dispensaries. Click here  . ...
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Aug
4

See the Poppitts Device in action 2020

BY CLAUDY RODHOUSE  |  POSTED IN GENERAL NEWS
 " Saves fingers & thumbs"     Pop tablets and capsules from blister packaging with ease when preparing monitored dosage systems. Members' discount is available, contact the Dispex team for details sales@dispex.net or call us on 01604 859000. www.poppitts.com ...
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Aug
4

Endorsing correctly in EPS: actual medicinal product pack

BY CLAUDY RODHOUSE  |  POSTED IN GENERAL NEWS
By NHS Business Service Authority  . We have received a number of enquiries from contractors who have endorsed an incorrect product and pack size, leading to referred backs and delays in payment. . When dispensing a drug not listed in Part VIII of the Drug Tariff, you must endorse: . .the pack size used . .the brand name or name of the manufacturer or wholesaler from whom the supply...
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Aug
4

2019 CD Annual Update-By The Care Quality Commission

BY CLAUDY RODHOUSE  |  POSTED IN GENERAL NEWS
2019 CD Annual Update-By The Care Quality Commission  Today, 21 July 2020, we published our CD annual update in which we share our findings on the continued safe use and management of CDs through our national oversight role. We make 3 recommendations to continue to strengthen existing arrangements. Our findings are important for: all controlled drugs accountable officers (CDAOs) in ...
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Aug
3

Generics Costing more than Tariff August 2020

BY CLAUDY RODHOUSE  |  POSTED IN GENERAL NEWS
. August 2020 Update No 28 Generics Costing more than Tariff August 2020 The following is a list of generics costing more than tariff for August 2020.The full list in pdf format can be downloaded from the Spotdispensing.com website and printed for ease of use in your dispensary. , There are over 50 products which are more expensive than the tariff price and this climbs to 110 when y...
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Jul
31

A rising tide of mental health difficulties- by Centre for Mental Health

BY CLAUDY RODHOUSE  |  POSTED IN GENERAL NEWS
By the Centre for Mental Health . The NHS needs to prepare now to respond to a rising tide of mental health difficulties as a result of Covid-19 this winter, according to the latest forecast by Centre for Mental Health. . The second Covid-19 and the nation’s mental health briefing warns that the combination of a possible rise in Covid-19 cases combined with seasonal flu, the absenc...
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