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Primary care networks in the spotlight

Adam Siwak looks at primary care network companies and their relationship with pharmacy.

24 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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'More funding' needed for representation reforms

The group set up to take forward the Wright reforms will hold a virtual event next month to update contractors.

17 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Most LPCs think relationship with PSNC improved this year

The majority of LPCs think their relationship with PSNC has improved over the past year despite the turmoil of Covid-19, according to poll.

19 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Independents concerned about Wright review 'steering group'

LPCs have expressed concerns to the PSNC about independents' place on the Wright review steering group.

12 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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The future of independents is at stake

Whatever emerges from professor Wright’s reforms, independents need to be heard says NPA chief Mark Lyonette. 

20 Jul 2020 , 2 Min Article

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LPC reforms may spark power struggle, warns NPA integration lead

Michael Lennox, the NPA's local integration lead, is concerned professor Wright’s reforms could lead to a power struggle. 

16 Jul 2020 , 2 Min Article

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PSNC/LPC reforms 'will not give multiples more power'

Professor David Wright says he does not believe his proposals on reforming PSNC and LPCs will give the multiples more power.

19 Jun 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Report: PSNC needs radical overhaul to gain leverage with DH

A report into the effectiveness of PSNC and LPCs recommends a radical overhaul of existing structures to strengthen the negotiator's hand.

19 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC: LPC review will be 'uncomfortable reading'

PSNC chief Simon Dukes has warned a review into PSNC and LPCs` support for contractors will make “uncomfortable reading."

04 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Contractor representation report out in June

Wright Report commissioned by PSNC to come out June 19 with contractor webinar on June 29

29 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPs asked to maximise use of eRD

General practices are being asked to increase the use of eRD as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic.

30 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Revealed: Pharmacy bodies want reduction in number of LPCs

The CCA and AIM want a reduction in the number of LPCs while the NPA wants to streamline the network, documents reveal.

12 Feb 2020 , 2 Min Article

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