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Pharmacies in Northern Ireland distribute free booklets to raise cancer awareness
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Pharmacies in Northern Ireland help raise cancer awareness

In addition to advising on how to spot cancer early, pharmacy teams can support people to make healthy changes that could reduce their risk of cancer.

Janet Morrison discusses pharmacy funding strategy at 2025 conference
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CPE calls new funding deal a ‘reluctant yes’

The government has committed to working with the organisation to establish “a sustainable funding and operating model” for the future, according to CPE chief executive Janet Morrison.

 Pharmacy closures: Fewer than 10,000 community pharmacies remain in England
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Pharmacy closures: England’s total falls below 10,000

Between January 2024 and March 2025, England lost 274 pharmacies —an average of more than five per week.

Pharmacies key to driving the shift from treatment to prevention
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Pharmacies can become frontline educators of self-care

Kenvue’s Bas Vorsteveld advocates for integrating self-care into the government’s 10-year health plan and empowering pharmacy teams to take on a greater role in preventative healthcare.

Pharmacy First: Government confirms £215 million boost to realise its full potential
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‘Pharmacy First hasn't realised its full potential,’ says Stephen Kinnock

Recognizing the importance of Pharmacy First service for both patients and primary care capacity, £215 million extra funding has been allocated to facilitate its continued growth.

Free morning-after pill at pharmacies to end postcode lottery for patients
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Pharmacy contract: Free morning-after pill to be available at pharmacies soon

Emergency Hormonal Contraception will be added to the Pharmacy Contraception Service as part of the newly agreed Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) for 2025/26.