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NPA: Pharmacy contract delays could lead to first collective action in history

Trade body says contract stalemate “utterly unacceptable”.

08 Jan 2025

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NPA chief Rees announces departure after a year at the helm

Paul Rees announces his departure less than a year after starting with the NPA.

18 Nov 2024

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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

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Labour inherits ‘frightening’ waiting lists as Streeting offers GPs billons

NPA calls on Labour to reform health system as ''frightening' think tank report is published.

11 Jul 2024

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UK adults view community pharmacies as the 'most essential' local service

Pharmacies top the ranking for most essential service in annual national survey.

09 Jul 2024

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Report calls for community pharmacy ARRS funding to address workforce challenges

Sector can play a much bigger role in medicines optimisation if right levers are in place, says new report.

28 Jun 2024

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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

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Two-thirds of pharmacies slash opening hours due to funding squeeze

NPA research reveals impact of funding crisis as pharmacies across the UK take part in day of action.

20 Jun 2024

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NPA announces roadshow dates

The NPA is hitting the road with a series of face-to-face member events across England. Details here.

15 Apr 2024

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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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Cost worries mount as Easter opening confirmed

Some community pharmacies must open on Good Friday and Easter Monday, NHS England & Improvement confirmed last night.

02 Apr 2020

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