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 Government launches call for evidence on England’s first ever men’s health strategy
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Call for Evidence: Streeting urges public to help shape men’s health strategy

Insights gathered from the 12-week call for evidence will inform England’s first ever men’s health strategy to tackle the life expectancy gap.

Start thinking about how to react to pay review- PD tells NHS pharmacists

PDA urges NHS pharmacists to prepare response as government delays pay reviews

All NHS pharmacists are encouraged to stay informed about current inflation rates and forecasts to help them decide a fair pay increase.

ABPI and government fast-track VPAG scheme review to address high medicine payment rates
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Review of 2024 VPAG scheme to be completed by June

The review will focus on addressing concerns about the high ‘headline payment rate’ for newer medicines in the VPAG scheme.

Pharmacy First: Government confirms £215 million boost to realise its full potential
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‘Pharmacy First hasn't realised its full potential,’ says Stephen Kinnock

Recognizing the importance of Pharmacy First service for both patients and primary care capacity, £215 million extra funding has been allocated to facilitate its continued growth.

Free morning-after pill at pharmacies to end postcode lottery for patients
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Pharmacy contract: Free morning-after pill to be available at pharmacies soon

Emergency Hormonal Contraception will be added to the Pharmacy Contraception Service as part of the newly agreed Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) for 2025/26.

 New CPCF arrangements: Community pharmacy secures record £617m funding boost
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New CPCF arrangements: Community pharmacy secures largest funding boost in NHS

The baseline annual CPCF funding for 2025/26 will rise to £3.073 billion, with £900 million allocated to the margin.