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Welcome to May’s issue

of PS magazine.

As spring blossoms and winter fades into Caroline Pond is back and is answering some
an almost distant memory, we embrace the of the questions you have sent her, including
promise of new beginnings. April marked ‘Are dressings counted as PAs?’ and ‘What
a subtle shift in the industry with a minor are concessions and how should we be
adjustment in dispensing fees, signaling endorsing them?’ Read the answers on page
potential changes on the horizon. 20.
Looking forward, excitement mounts for Caroline will also be addressing the negative
our upcoming PSUK live Conference + impact of clawback, giving you an overview
Exhibition, hosted at Hixton Hall on the 20th of what clawback is and some insight in to
of June. It will be an invaluable opportunity how you can mitigate the impact on page 10.
to gather and learn from industry leaders; As always, we have all of your MDS terms,
with their guidance, we aim to enhance your PI information and Top Tips on page 24
understanding and refine your dispensary onwards.
practices for the betterment of your
profession. Your PSUK team

Expect insights from Caroline Pond, NHS
Partnership Director at CHASE, Stuart Lucas,
Group Commercial Director at PHOENIX
UK, and Mark Gibbon, SCS Team Technical
Lead… And that’s just the beginning – we
have more speakers to announce! MAGAZINE MAY 2024
In addition to the presentations, attendees
will have the opportunity to meet and mingle STUDY DAYS
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with a host of manufacturer’s during the NEW DATES ADDED
exhibition section of our event. They’ll be on Page 6
+ Exhibition
PSUK live Conference
hand to share deals and discounts, providing Page 10
of Clawback
The negative impact
a valuable resource for all our members. Find
out more about PSUK live Conference + Lincoln
Exhibition and how to book your place at 6. Stratford-upon-Avon Huntingdon
Matlock
Also in this month’s issue, we’re thrilled to Reading Norwich
feature another informative piece from one
Redhill
of our Dispensing Doctor Account Managers,
Glenn Cullen. This time, the focus is on
OpenPrescribing, an external resource that
consolidates anonymised prescribing data.
Glenn discusses how OpenPrescribing tries
to make it easier for GPs, managers, and
everyone in between to explore, ultimately
supporting safer, more efficient prescribing
practices. Catch up with Glenn on page 18.

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