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Profit pharmacies in England earn on dispensing is £430m short, claims CCA

The Company Chemists’ Association called on Labour to explore a shared margin system across UK.

24 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Five Jhoots pharmacies given GPhC improvement notices between February and August

The General Pharmaceutical Council said there are "ongoing investigations relating to pharmacy professionals working for Jhoots".

19 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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I wish pharmacy had more resources when funding was cut, says former health secretary

Jeremy Hunt displayed regret about the Conservative Government’s decision to slash pharmacy funding in December 2015.

12 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Knights’ turnover will rise 35% in next year after buying 24 Avicenna pharmacies

Law firm Browne Jacobson, who advised HSBC on the deal which helped Knights Pharmacy acquire the branches, said it will broaden “its operational footprint across South Wales”.

28 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CPE joins other primary care bodies in push for DHSC funding

Government warned there is little capacity in primary care to deliver the reforms the NHS needs without further investment in the sector.

17 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Spending review boost should focus minds on multi-year pharmacy settlement

Numark chair Harry McQuillan: 'Now the three per cent figure is known, it gives the opportunity for a multi-year funding settlement to be considered.'

12 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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PAGB responds to the Spending Review

The consumer healthcare association welcomed the increased investment across the healthcare and life sciences sector.

06 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CCA: Pharmacies may stop Pharmacy First because of ‘bundling’ requirement

Company Chemists' Association chief executive Malcolm Harrison said pharmacies should be allowed to provide home blood pressure monitoring as well as ABPM.

02 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article

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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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Sigma Azerbaijan: NPA chief refuses to rule out collective action

National Pharmacy Association chair Olivier Picard said he has heard "harrowing stories" of pharmacists using their pensions and remortgaging homes to keep their pharmacies open.

12 May 2025 , 3 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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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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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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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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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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