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Lib Dems promise ‘fairer and sustainable long-term funding’ for pharmacy

The party also promised to “build” on Pharmacy First and give "more prescribing rights and public health advisory services” to pharmacists.

10 Jun 2024

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Labour’s small business plan will reduce pharmacies’ burden, says NPA chief

NPA chief executive Paul Rees welcomed Labour’s pledge to overhaul the business rates system to rejuvenate the high street.

10 Jun 2024

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PSNI delay over fee payments is to ‘detriment’ of pharmacists, warns PDA

The Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland said legislation had delayed its introduction of quarterly direct debit fee payments.

14 May 2024

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CPE attacks new concessions system as ‘delayed’ April prices released

Businesses concerned by the new clawback system imposed by Government.

01 May 2024

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Number of pharmacies in Wales at ‘lowest number in memory’

Warning about the impact of poor funding, Community Pharmacy Wales said as of April 2024, Wales had 686 pharmacies.

18 Apr 2024

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In brief: Pharmacy pressures survey extended

The annual survey from Community Pharmacy England will now close at 12 noon on Monday April 8.

05 Apr 2024

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Living wage hike could lead to pharmacy lay-offs, NPA warns Government

NPA issues dire warning to policymakers over 'unfunded' NLW hike from April.

28 Mar 2024

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Remuneration systems must allow pharmacies ‘to look forward and develop’

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan urged the governments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to follow Scotland's example.

07 Mar 2024

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London LPC to launch NHS-funded self care scheme in coming months

ICB to fund OTC medicine provision for deprived local patients, Sigma conference hears

28 Feb 2024

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

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

18 Jan 2024

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Autumn statement: Living wage increase a ‘death blow’ to pharmacies

National Living Wage to rise by 10 per cent to £11.44 an hour, Hunt announces

22 Nov 2023

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Doctors complain Pharmacy First will create ‘significant’ funding disparity

Pharmacies will get 'more than double' the per-consultation rate GPs receive, claims DAUK

21 Nov 2023

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GPhC makes ‘difficult decision’ to implement 7.5% fee hike

Regulator presses ahead with deeply unpopular fee hike, citing increased operating costs

15 Nov 2023

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DHSC hits back at independent panel’s funding criticisms

Department 'does not agree' with panel view that progress on funding is too slow

19 Oct 2023

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Soni: Pharmacies must seek opportunities outside negotiated contract

A new contract may offer 'sustainability' but not necessarily profits, Ash Soni warns.

21 Sep 2023

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Pay rise for doctors ‘unfair’ to pharmacy, says CPE chief

Pharmacy sector needs a pay rise, Janet Morrison argues

17 Jul 2023

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