The DDA Podcast

Ailsa Colquhoun, DDA communications officer
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The DDA has created its own series of podcasts with information and analysis of dispensing doctor matters in conversation with DDA Board Members and invited guests.

Episodes

  1. 7. Your GPCs and their dispensing negotiations

    APR 28

    7. Your GPCs and their dispensing negotiations

    In this episode, the DDA speaks to the three mainland Britain GPCs to find out more about their progress towards achieving a sustainable dispensing contract in Wales, Scotland and England.  DDA Communications Officer Ailsa Colquhoun spoke to:  GPC Wales Deputy Chair Dr Ian HarrisScottish GPC Deputy Chair Dr Al Miles (from 13m 08s)GPC England Chair Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer (from 25m 40s)Referenced in the podcast are:  The Welsh Senedd Health and Social Care Committee Report The DDA 2026 Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd manifestos and supporting resources

    35 min
  2. 6. Best Practice with the Drug Tariff

    APR 1

    6. Best Practice with the Drug Tariff

    In this episode DDA Communications Officer Ailsa Colquhoun speaks with Philip Edwards, Head of Pharmaceutical Services and Principal Pharmacist, at NHS BSA Prescription Services on the subject of best practice with the Drug Tariff for England and Wales.  In this episode, you will find out where to find information on endorsing items and submitting payment claims, when to look out for changes to the Drug Tariff, and where to find other resources to help you to reduce reimbursement 'surprises'. There is also information on the new Category H.  There are references in the podcast to the following resources:  The Drug Tariff for England & Wales: Drug Tariff | NHSBSA  NHS BSA newsletter: Hints & Tips   Concession Prices  NHS dictionary of medicines and devices (dm+d)

    20 min
  3. 5. Electronic prescribing

    FEB 12

    5. Electronic prescribing

    In this episode, we take a look at the challenges facing dispensing practices as electronic prescribing (and dispensing) systems roll out across England and Wales (the Electronic Prescription Service) and in Scotland (the Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways programme).  Hear the latest news on these systems from DDA Board Members:  Dr Mike Barstow (England) Dr Fiona Porter (Wales, from: 12.45s) Dr Hal Maxwell (Scotland, from: 23.30s)

    33 min
  4. 4. The smarter dispensary

    JAN 26

    4. The smarter dispensary

    In this episode, DDA Board Member Mark Stone, pharmacist partner at the Tamar Valley Practice in Cornwall, looks at the changes to workflow and layout, buying and use of technology that the smarter dispensary can make to improve profitability and efficiency.

    21 min
  5. 3. The DDA's 2026 Wish List

    12/04/2025

    3. The DDA's 2026 Wish List

    Frosty" relations between the BMA and the DHSC leave dispensing contract negotiations in a fragile state. However, the DDA has a plan of action to protect dispensing practices as the challenges of 2025 fade into the New Year.   Listen in to hear how the DDA will approach the challenges of 2026 in this new podcast

    20 min
  6. 2. Sustainable dispensing in Wales

    11/26/2025

    2. Sustainable dispensing in Wales

    "They expect excellence  but are paying for base-line survival". That sums up many of the challenges facing dispensing practices in Wales, according to DDA Wales chair Dr Fiona Porter in this podcast.  Listen in to hear the work she is doing to overcome challenges such as the shared contract with England, item based funding, the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme (DSQS) and the NHS Wales IM&T budget. Check out all our podcasts at Podcasts | Dispensing Doctors' Association

    26 min
  7. The DDA podcast Episode 1: Dispensing Fees

    10/16/2025

    The DDA podcast Episode 1: Dispensing Fees

    The DDA Podcast

    21 min
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About

The DDA has created its own series of podcasts with information and analysis of dispensing doctor matters in conversation with DDA Board Members and invited guests.

Information

  • Creator
    Ailsa Colquhoun, DDA communications officer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The DDA Podcast
  • Show Website
    The DDA Podcast