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CCA: 1,008 fewer pharmacies now compared with 2015

CCA chief executive Malcolm Harrison said 'a toxic mix of funding, workforce and workload pressures are restricting pharmacies.'

27 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Why do we need four pharmacy visions in England?

Can you imagine general practice confronting the government with four separate visions inside 12 months?

25 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CCA publishes recommendations for pharmacies’ Covid vaccine role

The Company Chemists’ Association said its measures will allow more community pharmacies in England to provide Covid vaccines.

18 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy2U joins the Company Chemists’ Association

CCA chief executive Malcolm Harrison said “having the largest distance-selling pharmacy in England" join was “a natural fit.”

17 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Tohidul Islam

Tohidul Islam spent his childhood trying to steer clear of the Iran-Iraq conflict in the 1980s. So, he’s prepared for anything pharmacy throws at him.

27 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NPA, CPE and CCA criticise “naïve” AIM call to only focus on APPG

The NPA, CPE and CCA said “limiting” their work “to just one parliamentary channel” would “do a disservice to pharmacy owners.”

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Stephen Thomas

Stephen Thomas spent two years working in Vanuatu as its “equivalent of the RPSGB.” It placed a huge responsibility on young shoulders.

31 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CCA: eight years of pharmacy workforce growth will disappear

The CCA said community pharmacists should be commissioned to provide “packages of care” on behalf of GPs.

05 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CCA warns GP and pharmacy services are reducing in England

Nearly 1,000 pharmacies closed in England between 2015 and 2022, according to an analysis by the Company Chemists Association.

24 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy withdrawal clear sign sector is struggling

PSNC chief executive Janet Morrison warned the chain leaving Sainsbury’s stores shows community pharmacy is at "breaking point."

19 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CCA warns government over broken pharmacy funding

CCA chief executive Malcolm Harrison said community pharmacy is losing £750 million annually.

09 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies should be given integral vaccines role, says think tank

Policy Exchange says pharmacies should be commissioned nationally to deliver adult vaccines

05 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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CCA: Hunt must include pharmacy in workforce plan

The body also reiterated its call for an urgent community pharmacy economic and workforce review

18 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Malcolm Harrison

The CCA chief executive says it had to stand its ground on closures even though it meant a public dispute with the PDA.

17 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Brine election as Committee chair generates optimism within pharmacy

Ex-pharmacy minister Steve Brine promised to “press” the government “about getting better value for our money."

04 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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CCA chief warns pharmacy minister more funding is needed

CCA chief executive Malcolm Harrison says the Government's plan for patients is at stake

26 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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