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‘Community pharmacy is far too important to be allowed to wither away’

An NPA-led cross-sector delegation delivered a petition to No 10 Downing Street urging “immediate, fair, and sustained funding” to safeguard pharmacies  Thousands of pharmacies took...

Darzi report reveals NHS is in critical condition, pharmacy bodies urge immediate action

Pharmacy organisations are hopeful that the Darzi report will prompt ministers to take swift action to tackle the chronic underfunding that is driving pharmacy...

Pharmacy closures: Dispensing doctors urge ‘deserted’ rural patients to seek GP service

Earlier, a report from the National Pharmacy Association warned that many rural areas are at risk of becoming 'pharmacy deserts' if the current rate...

Pharmacy numbers will drop to lowest level in 20 years without urgent investment, warns NPA

If the current rate of pharmacy closures continues, the total number of pharmacies in England is projected to fall below 10,000 by the end...

Boots pharmacy closures in Hampton leave vulnerable residents struggling – Munira Wilson MP tells Parliament

She pointed out that a major factor driving pharmacy closures is a significant real-term reduction in pharmacy funding   Munira Wilson, the Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham, highlighted the impact...

PDA ‘Locum Matters’ event highlights employer pressure tactics on rates

PDA Locum Members Address Key Issues at 'Locum Matters' Event organised virtually called 'Locum Matters' At the recent 'Locum Matters' online event held on June...