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I wish pharmacy had more resources when funding was cut, says former health secretary

Jeremy Hunt displayed regret about the Conservative Government’s decision to slash pharmacy funding in December 2015.

12 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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MPs' letter to health secretary warns government about pharmacy funding crisis

Thirteen MPs co-signed the letter to Victoria Atkins telling her the sector must be better supported.

08 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Government says 3,000 pharmacies in England signed up to contraception service

The service was expanded last year to include the provision of oral contraceptives.

23 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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RPS and PDA among 40 bodies urging publication of workforce plan

The plan will set out how chronic staff shortages across the NHS can be resolved over the next five to 15 years.

31 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Health secretary defends himself over Pharmacy First delay

Steve Barclay was grilled by All-Party Pharmacy Group chair Taiwo Owatemi during a health select committee session.

07 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CCA: Hunt must include pharmacy in workforce plan

The body also reiterated its call for an urgent community pharmacy economic and workforce review

18 Nov 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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New SoS Coffey urged to support pharmacy with funding and workforce plan

EPB chair Thorrun Govind says she looks forward to working with the new health secretary

07 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Javid resignation: Pharmacy bodies respond to new SoS appointment

Steve Barclay appointed health secretary amid swathe of ministerial resignations.

06 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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