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CCA: Government must make NMS 'viable' as depression added to list

Company Chemists’ Association chief executive Malcolm Harrison said the service must be properly funded.

27 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy bodies show united front in response to 'sneering' GPs

A letter signed by five pharmacy bodies was published in The Times yesterday.

17 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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2-Minute Pharmacy Magazine – October 17

Catch up on our most read pharmacy stories of the week – in just two minutes.

17 Oct 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Concern over future funding for prescribing service

New money for pharmacist prescribing and pleas to stop sector infighting were recurring themes at this year’s Pharmacy Show.

14 Oct 2025 , 2 Min Article

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NHS not consulted pharmacy workforce in negotiations

'We're still waiting' says PDA, one year after NHS England offers to consult on negotiations.

13 Oct 2025 , 2 Min Article

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BMA leaders urge GPs to 'overwhelm' A&E to ‘sabotage’ Pharmacy First

'Militant' BMA officials urge GPs to ignore Pharmacy First and refer to emergency departments instead

10 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CCA conference: Pharmacy key to boosting primary care capacity

Company Chemists’ Association sets out its ambitions for sector in new Prospectus, published today.

11 Sep 2025 , 3 Min Article

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CPS launches manifesto ahead of Scottish Parliament elections

CPS manifesto identifies four policy priorities where investment and commitment from the Scottish Government are needed.

02 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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2-Minute Pharmacy Magazine – August 8

Catch up on our most read pharmacy stories of the week so far – in just two minutes.

08 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Select committee to weigh up ‘challenges and opportunities’ of weight loss drugs

Parliamentary health select committee accepting evidence on weight loss interventions.

21 Jul 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Government to lay ‘common sense’ supervision legislation today

Staff members will be allowed to hand out prescriptions without a pharmacist present

17 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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