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Health secretary should intervene on staff wages when pharmacies go bust, say MPs

Jhoots fallout highlighted limits of regulatory framework, says Lib Dem MP

09 Sep 2026

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FIP: Pharmacists can help prevent substance use disorders

The International Pharmaceutical Federation said pharmacists can help tackle non-medicinal use of psychoactive substances.

08 Sep 2026

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RCPharm criticises Scottish Government over GP walk-in centres

Three health bodies said the initial 16 walk-in centres will cost £36 million compared to £7.5 million for Pharmacy First in 1,200 pharmacies.

01 Sep 2026

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Dame Diana Johnson named as new pharmacy minister

Former DWP minister to take on pharmacy brief, announces DHSC

10 Aug 2026

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Pharmacies ‘dismayed’ as pubs get 20% rates reduction

Pharmacies left out of Burnham’s business rates announcement

23 Jul 2026

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Yvette Cooper appointed SoS as ‘constructive’ Kinnock moved on from pharmacy post

Pharmacy sector reacts to Burnham’s cabinet reshuffle

21 Jul 2026

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Pharmacists influence health decisions for two-thirds of UK adults

Almost twice as many say pharmacists influence health choices compared to last year

07 Jul 2026

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Funding boost ‘far short’ of what pharmacies need say MPs

Contract announcement won’t end ‘manifestly unfair’ business rates impact says Lib Dem MP

02 Jun 2026

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CCA report calls on Labour to add acute headaches and migraine to Pharmacy First

The report said patients can access treatments for headaches from pharmacies but their options for treating migraines were “limited".

20 May 2026

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Streeting resigns as health secretary as PM accused of leadership ‘vacuum’

Streeting tells Starmer it would be 'dishonourable' to remain in post

14 May 2026

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Winners in local and devolved elections must work in partnership with pharmacy

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan said he is looking forward to “new ideas and perspectives” on pharmacy from election winners.

11 May 2026

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NHSE meets with negotiator to discuss abuse against pharmacy staff

Pharmacy minister says he 'condemns' abuse towards pharmacy teams

28 Apr 2026

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Business secretary to consider easing pharmacies’ regulatory burden

Peter Kyle MP promises to raise issue of business rates burden and regulatory complexity

21 Apr 2026

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‘Protections removed entirely’: RPS opposes assisted dying bill

RPS Scotland warns it cannot support bill as MSPs prepare for vote.

17 Mar 2026

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New GPhC guidance aims to clarify how complaints assessed

New acceptance criteria clarify which complaints the GPhC can and cannot act upon.

24 Feb 2026

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NPA brings together MPs, peers and pharmacists at parliamentary reception

NPA chair Olivier Picard said the reception was “an opportunity” to ensure MPs were “in no doubt about the challenges” facing pharmacies.

11 Feb 2026

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