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Number of ARRS pharmacists increases for 10th month in a row

The number of pharmacists employed through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme has increased since June 2025.

29 Apr 2026

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NPA: Community pharmacy investment gives NHS ‘better return than ARRS ever can’

National Pharmacy Association director of corporate affairs Gareth Jones was reacting to pay rises for ARRS staff.

31 Mar 2026

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ARRS having ‘devastating impact’ on pharmacy workforce, warns CCA

Company Chemists’ Association chief executive Malcolm Harrison urged Labour to set out solutions in its workforce plan this summer.

20 May 2025

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Pharmacists in Hampshire and Isle of Wight see more patients ‘than ever before’

NHS Hampshire and the Isle of Wight said GP pharmacists and community pharmacists treat more than 14,000 patients each month.

07 Apr 2025

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NHSE gives PCNs more ARRS money to recruit pharmacists in 2025-26

PCNs will have £66,972 to recruit a “clinical pharmacist” compared with £65,838 in 2024-25.

02 Apr 2025

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Latest ARRS pharmacist recruitment figures cause concern

Pharmacy bodies have again criticised the impact of ARRS on the community workforce.

19 May 2023

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