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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

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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

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PSNC: Large majority of LPCs voted for NHS income-based levy

Over 80 per cent of reps voted for a levy based on NHS income rather than number of items

05 Oct 2022

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New SoS Coffey urged to support pharmacy with funding and workforce plan

EPB chair Thorrun Govind says she looks forward to working with the new health secretary

07 Sep 2022

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Interview: Claire Steele

The APTUK president says pharmacy technicians must be trusted to work independently if they are to realise their potential.

12 Aug 2022

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Opportunities, shortages … and absent leaders

We are witnessing the breakdown of the pharmacy network but nobody's willing to take action, says Mohammed Hussain.

08 Aug 2022

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GPhC promises to look into ‘complex issue’ of pharmacy closures

Duncan Rudkin says the issue is financial and labour market-driven rather than regulatory.

27 Jul 2022

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PSNC: Contractors struggle with rising locum rates and workforce ‘situation’

PSNC chief says independents and multiples are worried about the availability of pharmacists

21 Jul 2022

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Trade bodies urge Hunt to ensure inquiry includes pharmacy pressures

The NPA, CCA, AIMp and PSNC wrote to Hunt telling him community pharmacy has suffered a decrease in funding.

06 Jul 2022

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AIMp is misinforming its members about our proposals, says RSG

AIMp chief executive Leyla Hannbeck said it is not encouraging its members how to vote.

10 Jun 2022

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CCA says it backs RSG proposals – but NPA gives little away

The National Pharmacy Association did not say if it would advise its members to vote one way or another.

04 May 2022

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Pharmacies at crisis point because of pressures, reveals PSNC survey

The PSNC's findings on workforce shortages appear to conflict with a recent PDA survey.

25 Apr 2022

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Service income still too low to warrant hub and spoke, says CCA

Trade body warns not enough funding is being generated through services.

05 Apr 2022

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CCA claims sector is battling 'shortfall' of 3,000 pharmacists

CCA calculates shortage based on extrapolations from Health Education England survey.

09 Feb 2022

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'Unfair' to make pharmacies 'ration' lateral flow tests say bodies

NPA and CCA call for calm from public as lateral flow test shortages continue to bite.

07 Jan 2022

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Multiples 'installing panic buttons' to cope with patient abuse

Multiples hiring more security personnel and installing CCTV cameras, says CCA.

02 Dec 2021

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