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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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Breaking: NPA accuses government of suppressing report of economic crisis engulfing pharmacy

National Pharmacy Association chairman Nick Kaye said it would be “a scandal” to keep MPs, pharmacies and the public "in the dark”.

12 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CPE: Labour’s £200m public health boost should fund local pharmacy services

Community Pharmacy England director of NHS services Alastair Buxton said the money should benefit locally commissioned pharmacy services.

10 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Labour peer: Government is ‘acting on’ GPs unwilling to refer to Pharmacy First

Baroness Merron said NHS England is working closely with integrated care boards, GPs and community pharmacy to improve referrals.

05 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Numark chair: Don’t expect CPE committee to reach quick decision on funding

Numark chair Harry McQuillan drew on his experience of heading up Community Pharmacy Scotland as funding talks in England start.

29 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Independents reveal struggles with Pharmacy First as service marks one year

Pharmacists told Independent Community Pharmacist their experiences of the service had largely been negative for a variety of reasons.

17 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: Labour’s pledge to follow up on HSCC’s pharmacy recommendations lack urgency

National Pharmacy Association director of corporate affairs Gareth Jones cautiously welcomed Labour’s pledge to address the health and social care committee's concerns.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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You can rise to the challenges of 2025!

I’m confident investment will come for independent pharmacy but this will mean reform too, says Nick Kaye.

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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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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Pharmacy bodies warn Streeting Labour’s budget will force pharmacies to close

The NPA, CPE, CCA and IPA told health secretary Wes Streeting there is an “urgent need to shield” pharmacies from the Budget’s measures.

29 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Hancock blames NHSE for community pharmacy’s initial Covid life assurance exclusion

Former health secretary Matt Hancock yesterday played down suggestions the Treasury was responsible during the Covid inquiry.

22 Nov 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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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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NPA: It would be an insult if GPs and not pharmacies were supported with NI rise

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the biggest overall tax increases since 1993 will help fund £22.6 billion for the NHS.

04 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Budget made no mention of pharmacy, laments NPA chief

National Pharmacy Association chief executive Paul Rees warned the national insurance rise will heap more pressure on pharmacies.

31 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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