Tag: NPA
Independent pharmacies are ready to redefine NHS role, says NPA
The National Pharmacy Association has published a medium-term prospectus for the development of pharmacy services, calling it a challenge to old ways of thinking...
Pharmacy bodies’ reaction on newly revealed ‘NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan’
The government has unveiled its much awaited 'NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan' to tackle the staff shortage in the pharmacy sector. The plan set out...
DHSC freezes free prescription age at 60
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed on Thursday (15 June) that everyone aged 60 and over will continue to receive...
Pharmacy bodies to submit written evidence to Health Select Committee’s new inquiry
The pharmacy bodies have welcomed Health Select Committee’s inquiry into pharmacy services and are calling the community pharmacies to engage fully.
On Thursday (8 June),...
Will fight ‘tooth and nail’ says contractor as Scotland rejects £20m funding proposal for 2023/24
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has supported Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS)’s decision to reject the Scottish government’s funding proposal of £20 million for 2023/24.Â
“Patient...
Alliance Healthcare UK supports ‘Medicines to Ukraine’ campaign
Alliance Healthcare UK has supported the Medicine to Ukraine campaign through its distribution network; via a coordinated, country-wide poster drop to UK pharmacy stores.
The...