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Sigma Azerbaijan: No timeline for when funding black hole will close, warns CPE

Community Pharmacy England's director of NHS services Alastair Buxton was unable to say when pharmacy's funding black hole will be closed.

15 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Debated: Should 'leaky' CPE committee reveal how members voted on funding?

Day 2 of the 2025 Sigma conference saw lively debate on matters of transparency

13 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CPS accepts reimbursement offer from Scottish Government in two-part deal

CPS has accepted a £120 million offer from the Scottish Government for reimbursement in 2025/26, while discussions about strategic service developments continue.

06 May 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Patient harm a ‘ticking time bomb,’ warns owner of peninsula’s only pharmacy

Faisel Baig, who owns St Mawes Pharmacy on the Roseland peninsula, said patients face a 20-mile drive to the nearest pharmacy in Truro to get their medication.

28 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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BREAKING: NPA decides not to recommend action in protest at pharmacy funding

However, the NPA warned individual pharmacies may still decide to reduce their services to save costs.

25 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Liberal Democrat analysis reveals constituencies have fewer than 10 pharmacies

The analysis found the number of pharmacies in England, Wales and Isle of Man has fallen by more than 1,000 since 2016.

24 Apr 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Funding deal is ‘a kick in the teeth’, says pharmacy group director

RightPharm Limited director Mahesh Shah was critical of Community Pharmacy England's description of the settlement as “the largest uplift in funding across the whole of the NHS”.

17 Apr 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Funding deal is ‘a kick in the teeth’, says pharmacy group director

RightPharm Limited director Mahesh Shah was critical of Community Pharmacy England's description of the settlement as “the largest uplift in funding across the whole of the NHS”.

17 Apr 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Liberal Democrat MP asks pharmacies in Torbay for views on funding and support

Steve Darling sent pharmacies in his constituency a survey to find out the biggest challenges facing them so he can “advocate” for their needs.

09 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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I put £2,000-£3,000 in a month to help keep pharmacy going, says pharmacist

Mihai Tudor Ionescu at Avonmouth Pharmacy in Bristol said they were unable to give staff a pay rise for the first time in 14 years.

09 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Letter to the editor 4

More independent pharmacists get in touch with Independent Community Pharmacist with their views.

08 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Numark chair: Funding deal is welcome but cannot be the last step

Harry McQuillan is optimistic the Government will address the funding gaps in the economic analysis “over a short number of years”.

02 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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‘The new contract still leaves me in the red – CPE should have fought harder’

Surrey contractor works out he will still be in the red after funding boost

01 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Breaking: Government announces £3.073 billion funding for community pharmacy

Labour promised to invest a further £215 million in Pharmacy First and other services and write off £193 million of debt.

31 Mar 2025 , 3 Min Article

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NPA refuses to rule out collective action despite funding announcement

The National Pharmacy Association will examine the deal, described by health minister Stephen Kinnock (pictured) as "strong", and consult with members on the next steps.

31 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Economic analysis reveals shocking impact of years of underfunding on pharmacies

The long-awaited analysis found around 78 per cent of pharmacies in England are not sustainable in the short term.

28 Mar 2025 , 4 Min Article

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