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Cash injection of £5m won’t stop drug shortages, warn NI pharmacists

Soon pharmacies won't be able to afford to source medicines, says NI negotiator

19 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy business models 'too diverse' for strike action

Strike action is 'completely impractical' for pharmacies, the Pharmacy Show heard

17 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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How do NHS expectations sit with the funding reality?

NHS wants more services but is unwilling to cough up, the Pharmacy Show heard yesterday

17 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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