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We need to plan for the worst!

Although the rate of pharmacy closures has slowed, we have lost an additional 70 contracts in England, says Nick Kaye.

25 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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A financial viability test for prospective pharmacy owners?

Should prospective pharmacy owners have to demonstrate their financial viability? There are reasons why this wouldn’t work, says David Reissner.

18 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CPE: Government’s dispensing flexibilities proposals do not go far enough

Community Pharmacy England said pharmacists' "ability to use flexibilities should be the norm unless specifically prohibited".

27 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Leadership discussion needs local focus

There is still too much Department of Health oversight of the professional pharmacy leadership project and unless that changes, it will fail, says Terry Maguire.

29 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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We have a right to know!

The economic analysis of community pharmacy must be published now because public safety is at stake, says National Pharmacy Association chair Nick Kaye.

18 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Streeting continues to assemble health team with more pro-pharmacy MPs

Andrew Gwynne and Baroness Merron, supporters of community pharmacy, have joined the Department of Health and Social Care.

10 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Government greenlights two models of hub-and-spoke dispensing for January 2025

Legislation to enable two models of hub-and-spoke dispensing across the UK are planned to come into effect on 1 January 2025 “to gives the pharmacy sector time to explore the relevance of the new hub-and-spoke models to their businesses”.

14 May 2024 , 4 Min Article

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Interview: Paul Rees

The National Pharmacy Association is undergoing “substantial change” as it tries to transform pharmacists’ fortunes, says Paul Rees.

03 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Andrea Leadsom appointed new pharmacy minister

Leadsom, who entered the race to be Theresa May’s successor as prime minister in 2019, takes over from Neil O’Brien.

15 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Nick Hunter

Community Pharmacy Nottinghamshire’s chief officer says contractors are dipping into pensions and selling their cars to keep their pharmacies open.

30 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Stock warning issued over Atomoxetine 40mg and 60mg capsules

Atomoxetine 40mg and 60mg capsules will be out of stock from the end of this month until September.

24 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Ian Strachan

NHS England is holding community pharmacy back and the Wright reforms were a missed opportunity, says Ian Strachan.

20 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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DHSC to reduce Transitional Payments to zero in February

Reduction necessary as ‘unallocated’ funding reduced due to take up of new services in CPCF

24 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Govt delays mean PSNC can’t announce details of 2022-23 contract

Outline agreement reached earlier in summer but departmental shake-ups delaying approval

05 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC: NHS pay rise ‘a slap in the face’ to pharmacies

Pharmacies desperately need an uplift too, says PSNC chief Morrison

20 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NPA Essential: March 2022

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association. 

07 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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