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NPA raises question of accountability over authorising of pharmacy technicians

The government’s formal consultation on pharmacy supervision, which closes today (29 February), leaves important questions unanswered, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned. The Department...

Patients like Pharmacy First, but pharmacies face increased pressure: NPA poll

Seventy per cent of NPA members indicated being “under additional pressure”  after launching the service  Patients are highly satisfied with the new Pharmacy First service,...

Shadow Health Secretary meets NPA once again to discuss challenges in pharmacy sector

Wes Streeting acknowledged that “enormous final pressures” and “serious strains” on pharmacies have led to closures Shadow Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, reiterated that the...

GP appointments could grow by 70 million a year if pharmacies disappear: NPA survey

A substantial, sustained new funding is needed to keep pharmacy doors open and keep pressure off the NHS   A survey by the National Pharmacy...

Paul Rees replaces Mark Lyonette as NPA Chief Executive

Mark will remain at the NPA for some weeks in order to ensure a smooth handover Paul Rees MBE has joined the National Pharmacy Association...

PDA secures ‘shocking’ sum of unpaid locum fees this year

The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) confirmed the ‘highest’ six figures amount recovered in ten months for the first time The pharmacists' union has secured thousands...