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Locum pharmacist alleges breach of NHS contract by community pharmacy to cut costs
Pharmacists raise concerns that contractors are closing pharmacies, despite locum cover being readily available
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has created a form to help...
Ongoing industrial action will have a significant impact on pharmacy, warn GPhC and CPhO
Pharmacy professionals encouraged to use their professional judgement to assess and mitigate risk as they deal with increased pressure
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and...
20 MPs call on Health Minister to support community pharmacies in a joint letter
The group acknowledged that around 1,400 pharmacies have closed permanently since October 2016 due to mounting pressures
A group of 20 MPs from the...
CPE chief executive Janet Morrison recalls community pharmacy’s 2023 highs and lows
Janet believes pharmacy first service and expansion of contraception and blood pressure checking services are a big step forwards for community pharmacies.
Community Pharmacy...
CPE briefs new Pharmacy Minister about funding and pressures
'Many pharmacies would struggle to stay open without further investment in the core contract'
Community Pharmacy England (CPE) Chief Executive, Janet Morrison met with the...
Living wage hike to incur up to £195 million in costs for pharmacy sector: CPE
Pharmacies have experienced a 30 per cent real terms funding reduction since 2015.
The proposed increase in the national living wage (NLW) is expected to...