Community Pharmacy England

Services,

Pharmacy First threshold for August reduced from 20 to 15

CPE chief Janet Morrison said negotiator will “review ongoing service data” with DHSC and NHSE.

31 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

Public health,

Concerns grow over supply of life-saving drug Creon

A regular supply of the drug, used by patients who cannot digest food properly, may not return to normal until 2025 and even possibly 2026.

12 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

Contract,

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

Policy,

Labour win sparks optimism but pharmacy talks not expected for weeks

As Labour celebrates a return to power, pharmacy waits for 2024-25 community pharmacy contractual framework talks to resume.

05 Jul 2024 , 4 Min Article

Public health,

We’re working at pace to fix Pharmacy First problems, insists CPE chief

Reports have emerged that pharmacies are struggling to reach the minimum number of consultations to secure the £1,000 payment.

04 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

LPC secures funding for second mental health pharmacy service pilot

Community Pharmacy Lincolnshire said the second pilot will see how it fits in with Pharmacy First.

12 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

Financial Management & Funding,

CPE: Tories’ pharmacy plans are positive but Lib Dems' ‘specific’ funding pledge is welcome

Community Pharmacy England chief executive Janet Morrison welcomed the Tories' manifesto but urged all parties to address "pharmacy’s funding crisis.”

11 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

Policy,

Pharmacy bodies urge parties to adopt manifesto ahead of general election

The manifesto, launched by CPE, NPA, CCA and RPS, calls for “a long-term sustainable funding solution”.

06 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

Medicines,

DHSC issues new medicines stock warnings

Somatropin (NutropinAq) 10mg/2ml solution for injection cartridges have been discontinued.

30 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

Business environment,

CPE chief: Sunak’s election announcement must not delay funding talks

Community Pharmacy England chief executive Janet Morrison said the negotiator is focused on “accelerating” the 2024-25 talks in the next few weeks.

23 May 2024 , 3 Min Article

Public health,

Pharmacy closures in England are ‘skyrocketing’, NPA warns

Drawing on NHS figures, the NPA said 177 pharmacies closed between January and April 2024 compared with 116 in the same period last year.

15 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

Medicines,

Drug shortages ‘beyond critical’ as pharmacies forced to ring up GPs every day

Pharmacy team members report spending over an hour each day tackling meds shortages.

09 May 2024 , 3 Min Article

Pharmacy team,

CPE to measure rise in ‘unfunded’ work in the wake of Pharmacy First

Audit launching on June 3 will seek to measure rise in unfunded work says negotiator

07 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

Contract,

Fee levels unchanged as no end in sight for pay talks in England

Any adjustments to fees or margin needed to deliver the total funding sum for 2024/25 will be made later in the year once "critical negotiations" have concluded, says CPE.

23 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

Contract,

CPE: ‘Unclear’ when fee arrangements for 2024-25 will be revealed

Contractors 'on their knees' warns CPE as it updates on status of negotiations.

02 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

Financial Management & Funding,

CPE: Delayed 2024-25 talks should start ‘imminently’

Talks were slated for late 2023 but cabinet reshuffle led to delays

18 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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We’re working at pace to fix Pharmacy First problems, insists CPE chief

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CPE: Tories’ pharmacy plans are positive but Lib Dems' ‘specific’ funding pledge is welcome

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DHSC issues new medicines stock warnings

CPE chief: Sunak’s election announcement must not delay funding talks

Pharmacy closures in England are ‘skyrocketing’, NPA warns

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Community Pharmacy England

Pharmacy First threshold for August reduced from 20 to 15

Concerns grow over supply of life-saving drug Creon

Pharmacy bodies write to Streeting with appeal for better investment

Labour win sparks optimism but pharmacy talks not expected for weeks

We’re working at pace to fix Pharmacy First problems, insists CPE chief

LPC secures funding for second mental health pharmacy service pilot

CPE: Tories’ pharmacy plans are positive but Lib Dems' ‘specific’ funding pledge is welcome

Pharmacy bodies urge parties to adopt manifesto ahead of general election

DHSC issues new medicines stock warnings

CPE chief: Sunak’s election announcement must not delay funding talks

Pharmacy closures in England are ‘skyrocketing’, NPA warns

Drug shortages ‘beyond critical’ as pharmacies forced to ring up GPs every day

CPE to measure rise in ‘unfunded’ work in the wake of Pharmacy First

Fee levels unchanged as no end in sight for pay talks in England

CPE: ‘Unclear’ when fee arrangements for 2024-25 will be revealed

CPE: Delayed 2024-25 talks should start ‘imminently’