May edition of Impact out now

News Article

01 May 2009

The May edition of NHS Prescription Services quarterly newsletter, Impact, is out now.  A pdf is available online.  Hard copies are sent to all pharmacy contractors, dispensing doctor practices, strategic health authorities and primary care trusts. 

This edition includes pieces on:

  • ETP allowance
  • Available dates for our popular open days
  • The new rates for pre-payment certificates
  • How to make sure you're covered for health care in Europe
  • Hints and tips on controlled drug requisition forms and sending prescriptions to the right processing office
  • And the regular reproduction of the latest prescribing review - which this edition is on drugs used for eczema

Readers should be aware of the following correction since Impact went to print.  The date for our August open day is now 17 August, not 6th as published.