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The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) produces a quarterly newsletter called “Hints & Tips for dispensing contractors”. The latest edition (Issue 62) contains some useful information and advice on: New address for end of month batch submissions Pharmacy Quality Scheme: Declaration window opens in Manage Your Service on 2 February 2026 Pharmacy Quality Scheme: Antimicrobial [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (29/01/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for January 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Aspirin 75mg tablets 28 £2.95 Chloramphenicol 0.5% eye drops 10 £2.75 Cimetidine 400mg tablets 60 £5.58 Co-codamol 30mg/500mg capsules 100 £5.68 Diclofenac sodium 50mg gastro-resistant tablets 28 £6.86 Glycerol [...]

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A new report has highlighted the vital, yet underappreciated role that community pharmacy dispensing plays in the NHS and across communities nationwide. The report, by the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA), sets out how community pharmacy dispensing is the backbone of accessible, safe, and equitable healthcare, but is under unsustainable pressure. Pharmacies’ vital dispensing role under [...]

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Community Pharmacy England has seen a large number of products with increases to their list prices on 1 January 2026. Following the price change mechanism rules, price changes for generic products up to and including the 8th of the month take effect for prescriptions dispensed in that same month. Any price changes after the 8th [...]

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Yesterday, Community Pharmacy England joined with the British Dental Association, British Medical Association, Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee and the Association for Primary Care Audiology Providers, to host the “From Crisis to Recovery” The Future of Primary Care parliamentary event. MPs had the opportunity to learn more about primary care services and the professionals who provide [...]

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