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Pharmacies poised to take collective action after NPA ballot result

Independents could be limiting their services to patients in the New Year following a near unanimous vote in favour of collective action in the NPA’s ballot.

14 Nov 2024 , 4 Min Article

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NPA chief: Reverse cuts to pharmacy smoking services to ‘turbo-charge’ falling rates

National Pharmacy Association chief executive Paul Rees called for a nationally commissioned walk-in smoking cessation pharmacy service.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA to hold second ‘day of action’ in September

NPA plans day of protest to drive funding issues home to incoming government

04 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: Pharmacy First shortfall could leave £465m ‘black hole’

As little as £180m of the £645m funding promised for flagship programme is likely to be delivered by March 2025.

26 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

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‘Huge number’ of pharmacies take part in NPA blackout to protest cuts

Pharmacies across the UK take part in day of symbolic action

21 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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