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NPA elects Nick Kaye as new chair

Kaye takes over from Andrew Lane; Jay Badenhorst is the new vice-chair.

24 Apr 2023

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NPA view: All change as new board elected

My term as NPA chair was eventful in the extreme, writes Andrew Lane.

21 Apr 2023

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Mark Lyonette to step down as NPA chief next year

NPA to start work with 'leading recruitment agency' to find a new chief executive

14 Apr 2023

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NPA announces board election results

NPA announces results of its board elections as it transitions to new governance structure

03 Apr 2023

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#SaveOurPharmacies campaign brought to MPs as petition reaches 30k signatures

Representatives hold summit with MPs as campaign gains momentum

21 Mar 2023

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We will make sure pharmacy's Covid story is heard

The public inquiry into Covid-19 is now underway. As a core participant, the NPA will ensure the community pharmacy story is heard, says director of corporate affairs Gareth Jones

16 Mar 2023

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Time to think big and transform the contract, says Lane

The contractual framework is not working for anybody, according to NPA chair, who also calls for independent arbitration to resolve funding disagreements.

08 Mar 2023

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Local authorities urged to engage with pharmacies on drug addiction

The National Pharmacy Association’s Gareth Jones said community pharmacy has "a long track record of helping people with addiction problems."

20 Feb 2023

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We need a unity in a competitive marketplace

The national pharmacy bodies are developing a united campaign for fair NHS funding for pharmacies in England, says director of corporate affairs, Gareth Jones

13 Feb 2023

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Fixing the front door to primary care a priority for Labour

Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting says: "We will need you" during visit to Long Eaton pharmacy.

31 Jan 2023

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NPA urges members to run for election to its Board

Elections take place in February and March and nominations open this month.

20 Jan 2023

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National bodies come together to save community pharmacy

A revamped Save Our Pharmacies campaign will highlight the pressures facing the sector and call for more funding.

18 Jan 2023

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So how about standing for the NPA board?

The election process for the next NPA board is now underway and I would urge you to think about putting yourself forward, says board member Sanjeev Panesar

11 Jan 2023

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Reflections on a tough year and hopes for 2023

It has been an extremely stressful year but, with Christmas approaching, let’s not forget some of the more hopeful and joyful events, says NPA chairman Andrew Lane

23 Dec 2022

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No more free work: Pharmacists reject ‘strike breaking’ reports

'We're not even funded enough for core activities,' says one pharmacist in response to media reports

05 Dec 2022

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Opinion: There must be fuel in the tank

I recently took the opportunity to explain the consequences of the financial squeeze on community pharmacy to MPs at Westminster, says Sanjeev Panesar, NPA board member

11 Nov 2022

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