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Contractors have a right to know how CPE committee members vote

It was heartening to hear CPE committee member Prakash Patel agree that members’ votes should be disclosed to contractors.

27 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CCA publishes recommendations to help LPCs support Pharmacy First roll-out

The CCA said LPCs should use “multiple channels” to bust myths surrounding the service by sharing evidence of its effectiveness.

25 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy London: We can only advise contractors on contraception

Chair Ray Matharu said a letter to nearly 1,500 pharmacy members was designed to help contractors make an “informed” decision.

05 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Contraception rollout – ‘no LPC can tell contractors what to do’

“We are not cartels therefore must leave it for them to decide,” said Community Pharmacy Liverpool chief officer Matt Harvey.

04 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Shilpa Shah

North-East London LPC CEO Shilpa Shah says her charity work has given her the ability to listen to and empower her contractors.

20 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NPA has asked PSNC for business plan ‘many times’

NPA puts pressure on PSNC for details on how it will spend an additional £1.5m LPC levy hike

19 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Amish Patel

Kent LPC chair Amish Patel insists he will continue speaking out on big pharmacy issues despite suffering abuse on Twitter.

26 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Opportunities, shortages … and absent leaders

We are witnessing the breakdown of the pharmacy network but nobody's willing to take action, says Mohammed Hussain.

08 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PDA: RSG proposals leave employed pharmacists and locums with no voice

The RSG said contractors have been clear that only business owners must have a vote.

09 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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It is vital independents engage with future-defining reforms

I worry that independents lack interest in the PSNC/LPC reforms, says ICP editor Neil Trainis. 

02 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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The distinctive voice of independents must be heard

As the RSG reforms progress, there's a risk they could build in a perpetual majority for the multiples within PSNC, says Sanjeev Panesar. 
 

17 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Full team ahead!

Avon LPC chief officer Richard Brown talks about his no-frills team approach to getting things done.

24 Sep 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Wright review group to hold focus groups to form proposals

The Wright review steering group will hold a series of online focus groups and workshops this month and in August.

19 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Proposals to overhaul LPCs could be ready by autumn

Wide-ranging proposals to restructure the PSNC and LPCs could be put to contractors by the autumn with a possible vote by the end of 2021. 

15 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Wright review engagement events this week

The Review Steering Group taking forward the reforms proposed in the Wright review is holding events this week to update contractors and LPCs, starting tonight.

19 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Primary care networks in the spotlight

Adam Siwak looks at primary care network companies and their relationship with pharmacy.

24 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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