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Numark chair: Swinney’s promise to expand Pharmacy First is ‘pivotal moment’

Harry McQuillan, however, cautioned any expansion must be underpinned by funding.

28 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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AAH ‘incorrectly charges some pharmacies £2k for cholesterol drug'

Reports AAH charging some pharmacies the full list price rather than agreed 'nominal' price

27 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: Labour must fulfil five tests in next pharmacy funding settlement

The National Pharmacy Association wants an above inflation increase in community pharmacy’s global sum among other things.

16 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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We’ll advise members to take action this month over funding, NPA warns Labour

Community Pharmacy England told Independent Community Pharmacist it waiting for word from Labour on when talks will start.

08 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Government will shortly confirm pharmacy funding, says Lord Livermore

The financial secretary to the Treasury's suggestion raised eyebrows given talks on the 2024-25 pharmacy contract remain unresolved.

07 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Streeting to confirm in January if new funding will offset NI hike

Don't make business decisions until I've revealed allocations, SoS tells contractors, as CPE warns many pharmacies face closure this winter.

19 Dec 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Fighting for recognition and better funding

Some pharmacists may be uncomfortable with work-to-rule action. But this is about ensuring pharmacy teams feel valued, says Nick Kaye.

10 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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‘Shocking’ OECD figures show UK is ‘bottom of league’ for pharmacy numbers

The National Pharmacy Association said the UK was the 'sick man of Europe' when it came to money spent on medicines.

09 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Ulster Unionist peer to lead pharmacists for talks with minister

Lord Rogan and a delegation of pharmacists will talk to Northern Ireland office minister Fleur Anderson about pharmacy funding pressures.

20 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies poised to take collective action after NPA ballot result

Independents could be limiting their services to patients in the New Year following a near unanimous vote in favour of collective action in the NPA’s ballot.

14 Nov 2024 , 4 Min Article

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Reeves budget could cost pharmacies over £200m, warns negotiator

CPE's sums set out a dire picture of the impact of Labour's budget.

14 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Beat the Budget’s pressures

Our financial expert examines how independent pharmacies can deal with the impact of Labour’s autumn Budget.

13 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Labour’s Budget will have ‘devastating impact’ on pharmacies in Northern Ireland

Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland chief executive Gerard Greene warned the measures will impact pharmacy services.

13 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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MPs warn Labour’s NI rise puts pharmacies at risk during Commons debate

Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Gibson said pharmacists and other healthcare providers “feel taken for granted, let down and scared.”

08 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Health workers ‘grateful’ for Reeves budget says community pharmacist MP

Increased NHS spend could help reverse decline of pharmacies, suggests Sadik Al-Hassan.

05 Nov 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Independents can become tax-efficient

We are just over halfway through the 2024-25 tax year. and this may be a good opportunity to review your personal tax positions, writes Vinku Shah.

22 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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