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Free CPD for General Optical Council registrants in England: Guidance on claiming GOS 3 vouchers in England

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has released CPD that provides guidance on claiming GOS 3 vouchers.

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NHS report shows diabetes drugs prescribed increased by 16 million since 2015/16

NHS Business Services Authority’s (NHSBSA) ‘Prescribing for Diabetes 2015/16 to 2022/23’ statistical report shows that in 2022/23, there were 66 million drug items used in treating diabetes prescribed in England for a cost of £1.53 billion, 15% of the total spend on all prescription items prescribed in England.

Optometrist

Free CPD for General Optical Council registrants in England: Guidance on how to use early re-test codes 1-6 on GOS forms in England

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has released six CPD articles that provide guidance on how to use early re-test codes 1 - 6 on GOS forms.

Libby Pink, Chief Portfolio Officer, NHS Business Services Authority

NHS organisation appoints new director

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has appointed Libby Pink as the organisation’s new Chief Portfolio Officer.

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NHS releases mental health medicines statistics for 2022/2023 in England

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has released their annual data report showing mental health prescribing in England over the last 12 months.

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NHSBSA to host online ophthalmic services webinar for ICBs

As Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) take on delegated commissioning responsibility for NHS primary care services, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is hosting a series of online events.

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NHS publishes report on prescription costs in England

NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has today published its annual statistics report ‘Prescription Cost Analysis - England 2022/23’.

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NHS organisation receives special recognition at Inspiring Workplaces Awards

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has been ranked number one in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by Inspiring workplaces in its Government and Non-Profit category.

HRT PPC now available

HRT PPC now available to reduce the cost of HRT prescriptions

People paying HRT prescription charges could save money with the new NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC).

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Free CPD for General Optical Council registrants in England: Claiming sight tests and glasses in 2023 (C-105141)

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) will host a 1-hour online lecture for Dispensing Opticians and Optometrists. Our clinical team will provide guidance on claiming sight tests and glasses for NHS patients.

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NHS chief presented with CBE at Windsor Castle

Chief Executive of the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), Michael Brodie, was presented with a CBE in recognition of his services to health yesterday.