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Treasury stance on Covid costs 'not in line with ministers' promises'

Treasury's refusal to offer contractors more cash is 'not in line with ministers' promises' says PSNC chief Simon Dukes. 

09 Feb 2021

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PSNC 'forced' to go public on 'irritating' DH negotiations

Negotiator forced to air grievances in public due to the unwillingness of policy makers to engage on key issues, says Simon Dukes.

03 Feb 2021

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More money for GPs as 2021/22 contract details revealed

Funding increases for GP practices and PCNs have been agreed as details of the GP contract for 2021-22 were unveiled last week.

27 Jan 2021

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GPs bypassing consultation service, PSNC reports

The PSNC has said it is concerned that some general practice teams are referring patients to pharmacies “informally”.

20 Jan 2021

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GPs bypassing consultation service, PSNC reports

The PSNC has said it is concerned that some general practice teams are referring patients to pharmacies “informally”.

20 Jan 2021

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"That was the year that was"

Can you remember those heady, far-off days of early March 2020 BC (Before Coronavirus)?

11 Dec 2020

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Pharmacy minister describes 'tough' funding talks

Jo Churchill has confirmed the Government is considering additional funding to meet the costs incurred by community pharmacy during the pandemic.

10 Dec 2020

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Pharmacy minister describes 'tough' funding talks

Jo Churchill has confirmed the Government is considering additional funding to meet the costs incurred by community pharmacy during the pandemic.

10 Dec 2020

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Scottish Government pays pharmacies £4.5m for staffing costs

Pharmacies in Scotland are to receive a financial support payment for staffing costs between May and June of this year.

03 Dec 2020

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PSNC clarifies DH comments on Covid-19 payments

The PSNC has issued a clarification concerning comments made by a Department of Health spokesperson on Covid-19 funding for pharmacies.

13 Nov 2020

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Pharmacy Magazine: In Conversation With - Mark Lyonette

In the latest in our In Conversion With podcast series Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas talks to NPA chief executive Mark Lyonette about pharmacy's continuing fight for proper recognition and its funding struggles, both severely exacerbated by the Covid crisis.

30 Oct 2020

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Opinion: Pay pharmacy what it deserves for flu jabs

When you compare the fee community pharmacy is being paid for flu jabs with  ‘Eat Out to Help Out’, you can’t help but wonder whether the Government has got its priorities right...

19 Oct 2020

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Scottish contractors get Drug Tariff uplift for April-June

Community pharmacy contractors in Scotland are to receive an additional payment for items dispensed in April, May and June.

30 Sep 2020

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Rowlands' losses more than double 'due to Category M changes'

Rowlands attributes a £71.3m financial loss to Government decisions including changes to Category M reimbursement prices. 

22 Sep 2020

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Hancock to 'drive money towards pharmacy'

Hancock plans to “drive money towards pharmacy” from a growing NHS budget, on the condition they provide “more NHS services”.

08 Sep 2020

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