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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

Sycamore to takeover Walgreens Boots Alliance
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Boots poised for split from Walgreens as Sycamore nears WBA takeover

A transaction between Sycamore and Walgreens Boots Alliance is expected to be announced this week

Pharmacy First struggles: "I've barely completed 10 cases in a year," says pharmacist
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Pharmacy First needs an online booking system, just like COVID and Flu services

The current Pharmacy First model is overly reliant on referrals from GPs, says Waheedat Owodeyi.

PDA extends support for pharmacists as TESCO confirms pharmacy closures
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PDA assures support for pharmacists as TESCO confirms pharmacy closures

PDA warns that Tesco pharmacy closures will have significant consequences for both employees and other pharmacies.

Pharmacies face ‘triple whammy’ of rising costs, warns NPA
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Pharmacies face ‘triple whammy’ of rising costs, warns NPA

Pharmacies may be forced to take collective action if the government does not promptly announce a new funding settlement to cover these costs, leaders warn

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