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NPA’s ‘day of action’ must not compromise patient safety, warns PDA

The PDA's Jay Badenhorst said NPA members who turn out the lights could “disrupt the safe and effective operation of the pharmacy".

11 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Labour’s small business plan will reduce pharmacies’ burden, says NPA chief

NPA chief executive Paul Rees welcomed Labour’s pledge to overhaul the business rates system to rejuvenate the high street.

10 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Pharmacy bodies urge parties to adopt manifesto ahead of general election

The manifesto, launched by CPE, NPA, CCA and RPS, calls for “a long-term sustainable funding solution”.

06 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Sunak warned not to expand Pharmacy First without increase in funding

The National Pharmacy Association and Company Chemists’ Association said pharmacies need greater support if they are to provide more services.

03 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article

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BREAKING: CPCF must be ‘completely overhauled’, says HSCC report

The Health and Social Care Committee said that pharmacy's funding crisis, workforce problems and medicines shortages must be addressed.

29 May 2024 , 5 Min Article

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CPE chief: Sunak’s election announcement must not delay funding talks

Community Pharmacy England chief executive Janet Morrison said the negotiator is focused on “accelerating” the 2024-25 talks in the next few weeks.

23 May 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Sunak is ‘glossing over' pharmacy’s ‘financial crisis,’ says NPA chief

The NPA today took a large invoice to the Department of Health and Social Care for £108 million.

16 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Independent's fight to open pharmacy on Dorset island for ‘beleaguered’ residents continues

Stephen McGonigle has struggled to secure support from local NHS organisations, leaving Portland's 13,500 residents with one pharmacy.

15 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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CPE attacks new concessions system as ‘delayed’ April prices released

Businesses concerned by the new clawback system imposed by Government.

01 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Streeting: Shift needed in NHS funding to primary care including pharmacy

However, shadow health secretary Wes Streeting did not commit himself to a firm answer on whether Labour will increase community pharmacy’s global sum.

25 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Number of pharmacies in Wales at ‘lowest number in memory’

Warning about the impact of poor funding, Community Pharmacy Wales said as of April 2024, Wales had 686 pharmacies.

18 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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MPs' letter to health secretary warns government about pharmacy funding crisis

Thirteen MPs co-signed the letter to Victoria Atkins telling her the sector must be better supported.

08 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Tories treat pharmacy “as an afterthought”, says Lib Dem MP

Sarah Dyke said community pharmacies “need emergency funding from government.”

11 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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