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APPG report calling for modernisation of pharmacy contract published today

The All-Party Pharmacy Group called on Labour to provide the sector with long-term funding and implement other recommendations.

20 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Lords committee launches inquiry into medicines shortages in the UK

The House of Lords Public Services Committee will look at the causes of shortages and effectiveness of current measures designed to address them.

06 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines shortages a 'chronic structural challenge' says APPG

Disruptions to medicine supply chains causing harm to patients and placing an unsustainable burden on community pharmacies, says APPG inquiry.

08 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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APPG launches inquiry into medicines shortages and calls for evidence

The All-Party Pharmacy Group said its inquiry will examine the factors causing shortages and potential solutions.

09 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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APPG launches inquiry into future of community pharmacy

MPs want to gather information to create a blueprint for the sector's development in the coming years.

10 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pressure on Government over Covid costs ramps up

APPG cross-party letter sees "dozens of MPs and peers from all parties" wading into the pharmacy funding row, according to the Sunday Times.

24 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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MP 'disappointed' by budget's pharmacy snub

A Labour MP has told the commons he was “disappointed” that last week’s budget statement did not offer any financial relief to pharmacies.

08 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Half of contractors fear closures due to financial pressures

MPs and Lords warn that “irreversible damage” will be done to England’s pharmacy network unless the Government offers urgent financial support.

14 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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End funding austerity, Rowlands tells Government

Rowlands Pharmacy has added its voice to pressure on the government to write off £370 million in loans.

03 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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MPs launch inquiry into the impact of pandemic on pharmacy

The All-Party Pharmacy Group is warning that Covid-19 is posing an existential threat to the sector.

17 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Dermatology patients 'need better psychological support'

Almost all skin disease patients report an impact on mental wellbeing but support is lacking, a study finds. 

24 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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