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NPA: Government’s exclusion of pharmacies from business rates review “disappointing”

The Treasury said the review, launched today, will help "ensure pubs and hotels can plan better for the future”.

24 Aug 2026

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Rybelsus 50% reimbursement uplift ‘will save pharmacies £2.6m’

CPE secures August redetermination after manufacturer updates list price

24 Aug 2026

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Pharmacy facing 100 per cent rent rise gets support from Labour and Reform UK

Carewell Chemist in West Drayton may be forced to leave after 35 years if Hillingdon Council increases its rent.

19 Aug 2026

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Contractors raise concerns about Mounjaro clawbacks sought by Lilly

IPCN members say Lilly’s ‘substantial deductions’ cannot be reconciled with purchase records

31 Jul 2026

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NPA urges Burnham to support pharmacies – starting with business rates

The National Pharmacy Association today told prime minister Andy Burnham to "reform" rates and "offer similar relief enjoyed by other parts of the NHS".

22 Jul 2026

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Number of PPCs on the rise but medical exemption certificates fall

The NHS Business Services Authority said 436,000 medical exemption certificates were issued in 2025-26.

25 Jun 2026

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97% of Pharmacy First budget was spent in 2025-26

Exclusive: ICBs spent £209.4m on Pharmacy First and related services in the year to April

24 Jun 2026

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Funding uplift versus the cost reality

The critical question is not the size of the 2026-27 uplift but how much will translate into improved profitability once rising costs are accounted for, says Vinku Shah.

23 Jun 2026

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We must talk about pharmacist prescribing for complex conditions ‘sooner rather than later’

Numark chair Harry McQuillan said the 2026-27 funding talks raised the question 'are we being ambitious enough?'

19 Jun 2026

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Cohens Chemist posts £9.2m loss for 2024-25 financial year

Cohens posts another consecutive loss but welcomes EBIDTA improvement

29 May 2026

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CPCF funding up 10% - but CPE issues ‘set up to fail’ prescribing service warning

Funding for England’s pharmacies rises £340m in newly announced 2026-27 deal

28 May 2026

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Tread very carefully

The last time pharmacy took a government to court, it put the sector into static funding for the next decade, says Nick Kaye.

15 May 2026

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CPE hopes to share contract news ‘in the coming weeks’ as Govt offer considered

CPE committee considered latest Government funding offer at April meeting

29 Apr 2026

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Number of ARRS pharmacists increases for 10th month in a row

The number of pharmacists employed through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme has increased since June 2025.

29 Apr 2026

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Got to be in it to win it

Funding talks need to be more transparent if they are to be fully understood by pharmacy contractors, says Nick Kaye.

23 Apr 2026

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Fight for your pharmacy!

Financial expert Vinku Shah provides some strategies to help independents reduce their financial pressures.

14 Apr 2026

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