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Independent pharmacy is at risk of extinction, Tory peer warns

Lord Grade warns a contract that has not kept pace with inflation is imperilling small pharmacies

16 Aug 2022

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Underfunded contract stops owners paying locums the going rate

Nick Kaye says that while locums should get the rates they ask for, contractual funding is a barrier

15 Aug 2022

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Saving independent pharmacies money in taxing times

Atif Butt looks at tax savings available to pharmacies investing in new equipment, store refits and electric vehicles.

08 Aug 2022

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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

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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

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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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Lack of government support for pharmacy criticised in the Lords

Labour peer Lord Hunt said it was “quite extraordinary” that the government is “doing so little to support the sector."

29 Jun 2022

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Pharmacies missing out on millions due to ‘informal’ GP referrals

Nine per cent of patients in a PSNC audit were referred to a pharmacy 'informally' by their GP or NHS 111.

27 Jun 2022

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Tax really isn’t taxing

Atif Butt looks at ways you can reduce your tax bill and end up with more money in your pocket.

21 Jun 2022

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Nothing to excite from the chancellor

Living standards are set for a historic fall following the spring statement. Atif Butt examines what this means for independents.  

14 Apr 2022

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PSNC pushes for more funding as 'challenging' Year 4 negotiations start

The PSNC will continue to push for a budget uplift and "fair funding" for walk-in advice services.

28 Feb 2022

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End-of-year planning - what to factor in?

Atif Butt looks at the opportunities you can take advantage of to minimise company and tax bills. 

22 Feb 2022

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'Deep frustration' as DH review fails to provide pharmacy funding uplift

DHSC and NHS England stand firm on question of global sum increase, says PSNC.

31 Jan 2022

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PSNC launches audit to strengthen hand in Government talks

Negotiator wants to make the case for walk-in minor illness consultations to be funded.

25 Jan 2022

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The impact of the Budget on you

Atif Butt examines the challenges and opportunities for the independent pharmacy sector.

02 Dec 2021

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PEPS failed to generate projected NHS savings reveals NAO report

The scheme failed to save the NHS £100 million a year after ministers were advised it would by Lex Greensill.

29 Oct 2021

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