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CCA urges government for ‘bold approach’ in harnessing Pharmacist Independent Prescribing
A Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) analysis has shown that ‘Pharmacy First’ service in England could free up 30m+ GP appointments each year.
It has urged...
CCA’s ‘pharmacy paradox paper’ offers solutions to current paradox between ambition and reality
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) has published a ‘pharmacy paradox paper’ which outlines how community pharmacy can match the ambition amidst the workforce crisis.
The...
CCA estimates community pharmacy to experience equivalent of three fallow years by 2024
The Company Chemists Association (CCA)’s workforce finding showed that by 2024 eight years’ worth of growth of the pharmacist workforce will have been funnelled...
CCA: Appreciate Streeting’s desire to enhance pharmacies’ role in primary care reform but sector needs urgent funding
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting outlined his plans for NHS reform on Friday (21 April), where he also mentioned a desire to see pharmacies...
CCA calls government to commission pharmacies as first port of call for cardiovascular care
Community pharmacies will be able to deliver approximately 15 million blood pressure screenings by 2026, revealed the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA)'s new research.
This will...
‘Vicious NHS contract’ is forcing pharmacies into bankruptcy: Labour MP Steve McCabe
Steve McCabe, the Labour MP for Birmingham, Selly Oak says a “vicious” NHS contract has been forcing community pharmacies into bankruptcy.
Asking his question in parliament...