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Shadow Health Minister raised concerns about the impact of NICs hike on healthcare
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MPs slam government over national insurance hike, warn of impact on pharmacies

NPA estimates that rises in employer National Insurance Contributions and the minimum wage will cost the average pharmacy over £12,000 a year

Michelle Riddalls discusses the future of self-care and OTC medicines at a healthcare conference

“Emphasis on self-care and OTC medicines could save the NHS billions”

With the government’s recent announcement that more medicines could be reclassified for over-the-counter (OTC) use, PAGB’s Michelle Riddalls says the move could take pressure away from GPs and other NHS services.

Cat Smith MP Leads Call for Urgent Action
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Urgent review into medicine shortages needed, ministers tell Streeting

A letter supported by 45 MPs has been sent to the health minister as pharmacists continue to struggle to source some medications.

Nearly two-thirds of people think the NHS should be prioritised to receive more public spending in the future
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Over 70% public unaware of NHS 10-Year Health Plan – poll finds

The Labour government has pledged to reduce hospital waiting times, but improving GP access remains the public’s top concern

Nearly 400,000 turn to urgent care or GP as pharmacies cannot fill their prescriptions
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Nearly 400,000 turn to urgent care or GP as pharmacies cannot fill their prescriptions

Liberal Democrats calls for urgent action to ensure patients can access the medication they desperately need and to help struggling pharmacies stay open