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Pharmacy closures in England last year was second highest on record, says NPA

The National Pharmacy Association has said its analysis of NHS Business Services Authority data revealed "pharmacy deserts."

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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NPA: Pharmacy contract delays could lead to first collective action in history

Trade body says contract stalemate “utterly unacceptable”.

08 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacies face £34m reimbursement reduction per quarter

CPE warns that this month’s Cat M price list will slash reimbursement by millions.

03 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Labour clueless about number of pharmacies dispensing at a loss

Pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock said he does not know how many pharmacies have dispensed at a loss in each of the last three years.

23 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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PDA chair tells Morrison to give employee pharmacists a seat on CPE

PDA chairman Mark Koziol told CPE chief executive Janet Morrison the voices of employee pharmacists and locums must be heard.

16 Oct 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Broad welcome for freeze in Pharmacy First thresholds until year end

The changes at least indicate ministers are taking a more pragmatic approach to Pharmacy First payment thresholds, says CPE.

15 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA takes unprecedented step of balloting members on work-to-rule action

The National Pharmacy Association will ballot members on reducing services and cutting hours because of funding pressures.

19 Sep 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Category M error is “severe blow” to pharmacy, warns Numark chairman

Harry McQuillan said the Government was penalising pharmacies for a mistake they were not responsible for.

31 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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CPE slams £9m a month Cat M clawback after DHSC error

Tariff clawback starts in August despite CPE protests that it is not an acceptable solution to DHSC error in calculating Category M prices.

30 Jul 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Talks on 2024-25 pharmacy contract won’t restart before September

CPE said the Treasury will spend the next few weeks working with Government departments to see how much funding is available.

29 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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CPE roadshow tours the regions

CPE regional roadshow heads to Leeds and Birmingham next week

09 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy bodies write to Streeting with appeal for better investment

Pharmacy bodies have urged health secretary Wes Streeting to support pharmacies so they can continue supporting patients.

09 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: Pharmacy First shortfall could leave £465m ‘black hole’

As little as £180m of the £645m funding promised for flagship programme is likely to be delivered by March 2025.

26 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Final call for pharmacies to complete CPE Advice Audit

Community Pharmacy England is making a final call for pharmacy owners to complete its Pharmacy Advice Audit before the extended closing date of June 28.

24 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Two-thirds of pharmacies slash opening hours due to funding squeeze

NPA research reveals impact of funding crisis as pharmacies across the UK take part in day of action.

20 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article