Dispensing Doctors' Association

13/11/2025

Congratulations to our Welsh chair Dr Fiona Porter for getting the message out that dispensing practice matters in rural areas.

Read all about it.

The sustainability of dispensing practice in Wales has been debated in the Welsh Senedd, following representation by the DDA.

31/10/2025

It's Friday, and All Hallows Eve (Halloween to me or you). Did you know that the English word 'Halloween' comes from "All Hallows' Eve"?
That is the name given to the evening before the Christian holy days of [All Hallows' Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints%27_Day) (All Saints' Day) on 1 November and [All Souls' Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Souls%27_Day) on 2 November.

No? Well, education is just one of the things we do at the DDA - and all free of charge as part of your membership.

Read all about it in today's newsletter. Online on the DDA website https://www.dispensingdoctor.org/about-the-dda/dda-executive-communications/dda-weekly-newsletters/

DHSC has published an initial list of adjusted prices for October   This list details 38 prices. Changes are marked in bold and the fully updated lists are available as downloadable spreadsheets.

24/10/2025

It's Friday and that means it's DDA newsletter day. Please take the time to read it, as the Cheshire Cat said "The uninformed must improve their deficit, or die.” And we definitely don't want that... especially on a Friday
Read the newsletter at

 The DDA podcast, our website (relaunched in 2024) our member-only (pictured) and public Facebook groups and X channel - not to mention this weekly newsletter - are just some of the ways that we keep dispensing GPs informed about the important issues affecting dispensing GPs. Keeping you up-to-da...

11/10/2025

The DDA quite often receives queries from practices about eligibility when a patient has used a pharmacy (short- or long-term) but then realises the "error of their ways" and wants to come back to the GP dispensary service.

There are a number of resources available to DDA members to help you navigate such situations. See
https://www.dispensingdoctor.org/resources/dispensary-management-zone/faqs-dispensary-management-zone/can-dispensing-patients-also-use-pharmacy-affect-dispensing-rights/

and you can test your understanding at https://www.dispensingdoctor.org/resources/dispensary-management-zone/dispensary-guidance/patient-eligibility/

Have fun and get your big fat dispensary welcome ready

09/10/2025

The DDA has published a letter for MPs raising concerns about the lack of staffing pay uplift in the October dispensing feescale.

The letter argues that the increase in October does not compensate dispensing GPs for the actual staffing cost increases associated with the increases in employer NI contributions and the new minimum wage.i
It also argues that there are disparities compared to community pharmacy funding.

Please read, adapt and send this letter to your MP

The DDA has published a letter for MPs raising concerns about the lack of staffing pay uplift in the October dispensing feescale.

17/09/2025

Today, we've published training on high-risk medicines in our library of dispensing skills modules. There are also a wide range of resources on common query areas such as PA/VAT and endorsing.

This advice is all free and all part of the value of being a DDA member.

If you are not already a member, why not get in touch with us now - or see us in person at the DDA 2025 Conference, which takes place next week in Birmingham? For more information, visit

The 2025 conference takes place Weds-Thurs 24-25 September 2025 at a new venue, the National Conference Centre Birmingham B92 0EJ.