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Janet Morrison discusses pharmacy funding strategy at 2025 conference
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CPE calls new funding deal a ‘reluctant yes’

The government has committed to working with the organisation to establish “a sustainable funding and operating model” for the future, according to CPE chief executive Janet Morrison.

 Pharmacy closures: Fewer than 10,000 community pharmacies remain in England
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Pharmacy closures: England’s total falls below 10,000

Between January 2024 and March 2025, England lost 274 pharmacies —an average of more than five per week.

Pharmacies key to driving the shift from treatment to prevention
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Pharmacies can become frontline educators of self-care

Kenvue’s Bas Vorsteveld advocates for integrating self-care into the government’s 10-year health plan and empowering pharmacy teams to take on a greater role in preventative healthcare.

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.

Community pharmacist accessing GP Connect Access Record on Cegedim Rx platform
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Cegedim Rx activates GP Connect Access Record

Cegedim Rx is the first pharmacy IT supplier to activate this new feature, which enhances the connection between pharmacy professionals and their patients' medical records.