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GPhC makes ‘difficult decision’ to implement 7.5% fee hike

Regulator presses ahead with deeply unpopular fee hike, citing increased operating costs

15 Nov 2023

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Dispensing doctors facing ‘cashflow crisis’

Hundreds of dispensing doctor practices in England are facing cashflow problems after a sharp drop in fees.

27 Oct 2023

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DHSC hits back at independent panel’s funding criticisms

Department 'does not agree' with panel view that progress on funding is too slow

19 Oct 2023

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Consider changing your tax year now

Business owners could be affected by the change in 'basis period' rules

11 Oct 2023

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Soni: Pharmacies must seek opportunities outside negotiated contract

A new contract may offer 'sustainability' but not necessarily profits, Ash Soni warns.

21 Sep 2023

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North-East pharmacy group placed into administration

Northcare Limited and Medway Limited, the holding companies for eight pharmacies, have faced financial challenges.

21 Aug 2023

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Pay rise for doctors ‘unfair’ to pharmacy, says CPE chief

Pharmacy sector needs a pay rise, Janet Morrison argues

17 Jul 2023

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Is break even enough?

If just seven per cent of pharmacies are turning a profit, how many are merely breaking even?

12 Jul 2023

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Editor’s view: Close proximity

Another bonfire of the multiples as Boots announces more store closures

05 Jul 2023

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Government’s £645m pharmacy services investment not enough, AIMp tells Treasury

Pharmacy First 'financially low viability' without additional core funding, officials told.

14 Jun 2023

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Pharmacist pair briefs politicians on ‘crisis’ situation in Northern Ireland

Father and daughter duo brief MLAs on funding, workload and workforce pressures threatening sector

12 Jun 2023

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Outsider: Let’s talk about regs baby, let’s talk about pharmacy

There's been much ado about 100-hour pharmacies, but is it warranted?

09 Jun 2023

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We ignore the past at our peril

We mustn't fall back onto bad negotiating habits, writes Malcolm Harrison

08 Jun 2023

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The only constant

Is the Government's Pharmacy First announcement a sign of positive – and enduring – change?

06 Jun 2023

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Pharmacies in dispute with DH over blister pack provision

NI Department of Health says pharmacy funding demands are 'unrealistic'

13 Apr 2023

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DH imposes discount deduction hike ‘under pressure from NHSE’

Ministers impose rate increase to 20 per cent on generics after PSNC rejects it

30 Mar 2023

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