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Editor’s view: Our negotiators must change the narrative

It's past time the sector pulled together to develop a clear vision, writes PM editor Richard Thomas

14 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Numark MD attacks Coffey after she calls for more from pharmacy

Meader accuses health secretary Coffey of failing to “understand or value” community pharmacy.

27 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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An early read on Kwarteng's 'mini' budget

This week's 'fiscal event' may have provided a series of lifelines for businesses at least UPDATED 5 October

23 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government overseeing ‘decimation’ of pharmacies says PSNC

They are 'allowing pressures to decimate your businesses,' PSNC chief tells contractors

20 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Concession price disparities are ‘untenable’ warns PSNC

Huge concern over aripiprazole reimbursement prices in August, says negotiator

05 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Three quarters of pharmacies may lose out under new deduction scheme

Thousands of small pharmacies will see deductions rise by £100, according to estimates

01 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC: Government should intervene to limit medicine prices

Exclusive: DH should use its price control powers, says PSNC 's reimbursement manager

30 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New discount deduction system to come into effect in October

The new system will be split into three parts – generic medicines, branded medicines and appliances

26 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies facing ‘toughest period’ says PSNC chief

Covid-related funding masked pressures that are now 'really starting to bite' says Morrison

25 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Alitam plays down speculation over ability to finance big plans

Alitam's most recent Companies House report show its capital and reserves stood at £34,109

19 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Independent pharmacy is at risk of extinction, Tory peer warns

Lord Grade warns a contract that has not kept pace with inflation is imperilling small pharmacies

16 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Underfunded contract stops owners paying locums the going rate

Nick Kaye says that while locums should get the rates they ask for, contractual funding is a barrier

15 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Govt delays mean PSNC can’t announce details of 2022-23 contract

Outline agreement reached earlier in summer but departmental shake-ups delaying approval

05 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC: NHS pay rise ‘a slap in the face’ to pharmacies

Pharmacies desperately need an uplift too, says PSNC chief Morrison

20 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Trade bodies urge Hunt to ensure inquiry includes pharmacy pressures

The NPA, CCA, AIMp and PSNC wrote to Hunt telling him community pharmacy has suffered a decrease in funding.

06 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Lack of government support for pharmacy criticised in the Lords

Labour peer Lord Hunt said it was “quite extraordinary” that the government is “doing so little to support the sector."

29 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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