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Debated: Should 'leaky' CPE committee reveal how members voted on funding?

Day 2 of the 2025 Sigma conference saw lively debate on matters of transparency

13 May 2025

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Sigma Azerbaijan: NPA chief refuses to rule out collective action

National Pharmacy Association chair Olivier Picard said he has heard "harrowing stories" of pharmacists using their pensions and remortgaging homes to keep their pharmacies open.

12 May 2025

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Kamsons criticises BSA after NMS clawback rises 160% on appeal

Kamsons 'disappointed' with appeal outcome after clawback amount more than doubles.

08 May 2025

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April wage bills 'cripple' pharmacies as tax hike takes effect

NI pharmacies cough up an extra £1m in employment costs for April

30 Apr 2025

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BREAKING: NPA decides not to recommend action in protest at pharmacy funding

However, the NPA warned individual pharmacies may still decide to reduce their services to save costs.

25 Apr 2025

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Editor’s viewpoint: Decent start but could be (much) better

Now that the dust has settled somewhat, there was quite a lot to like – but also dislike – about England’s contractual framework settlement. So is it a good deal for community pharmacy or not?

23 Apr 2025

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Funding deal is ‘a kick in the teeth’, says pharmacy group director

RightPharm Limited director Mahesh Shah was critical of Community Pharmacy England's description of the settlement as “the largest uplift in funding across the whole of the NHS”.

17 Apr 2025

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The long hand of NHS clawbacks: £36k in historic expense claims recovered

NHS dismisses appeals from six pharmacies over 'out of pocket' expense claims

11 Apr 2025

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CPE: Pharmacies now £65k better off – before staff bills accounted for

CPE says an 'average pharmacy' will earn over £5k more per month

08 Apr 2025

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Welsh Government announces £6m ‘stability payment’ for pharmacies

Welsh Government offers pharmacies an extra £6m with strings attached

04 Apr 2025

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, April 3

New funding deal special: the editors discuss the contractual framework settlement for England. Is it a good deal for pharmacy – or not?

02 Apr 2025

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Numark chair: Funding deal is welcome but cannot be the last step

Harry McQuillan is optimistic the Government will address the funding gaps in the economic analysis “over a short number of years”.

02 Apr 2025

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CPCF: Minister ‘hopes’ no pharmacy will be dispensing at a loss by 2026

'We want contractors to get the best possible value for money,' Kinnock tells P3pharmacy

31 Mar 2025

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NPA refuses to rule out collective action despite funding announcement

The National Pharmacy Association will examine the deal, described by health minister Stephen Kinnock (pictured) as "strong", and consult with members on the next steps.

31 Mar 2025

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Breaking: Government announces £3.073 billion funding for community pharmacy

Labour promised to invest a further £215 million in Pharmacy First and other services and write off £193 million of debt.

31 Mar 2025

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MPs vote to reject exemption for pharmacy from national insurance changes

Lords amendment voted down in House of Commons.

20 Mar 2025

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