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New commissioning framework needed for clinical services says PDA

PDA says this is not a rejection of existing contractual arrangements, but a recognition of their limits.

24 Feb 2026

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Minimax Pharmacy contract removal a sign of 'emboldened' ICBs, says expert

Commissioners will follow Hampshire ICB's decision closely, says legal expert

10 Dec 2025

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CCA says ICB and LA commissioning of services driving lottery of access

Services commissioned by local authorities are now worth almost twice as much to community pharmacies in England as those commissioned by ICBs.

15 Jul 2025

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Pharmacy Magazine In Conversation With podcast – James Roach, Hants & IOW ICB

Editor Richard Thomas talks to James Roach, director of primary care at NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, about the role community pharmacy is playing in delivering the ICB’s vision of integrated neighbourhood care – with promising results.

29 Jan 2025

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Can pharmacy make the giant leap forward?

Community pharmacy could be directing healthcare that is fit for the future but the sector needs to step up.

28 Mar 2022

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Pharmacy & the new NHS: Do commissioners see us as an 'add on'?

One of pharmacy’s weaknesses is that its strengths are rarely appreciated by commissioners.

20 Jan 2022

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NHS to delegate all pharmacy commissioning by 2023

Pharmacy commissioning to be completely delegated to ICBs by April 2023.

26 Jul 2021

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Jeremy Hunt: Pharmacies must 'make voice heard' on ICSs

Former health secretary says pharmacies should seize new commissioning opportunities.

23 Jul 2021

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New structures could take on CCG commissioning role

Views sought on options for giving ICSs “a firmer footing in legislation" from April 2022.

30 Nov 2020

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New structures could take on CCG commissioning role

Views sought on options for giving ICSs “a firmer footing in legislation" from April 2022.

30 Nov 2020

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London LPC forges links with commissioners

North East London LPC has said it is now being invited to bid for pharmacy services rather than submit speculative proposals.

17 Jan 2020

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