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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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NPA: Community pharmacy could ’save the NHS billions’

The sector could save the NHS billions of pounds and improve patients’ lives through smarter medicines use, a new economic analysis has revealed.

06 Oct 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Just over half of £645m Pharmacy First funding spent and NMS fee split

Some £204 million was spent in the first year and £145 million in the second year, taking the total to £349 million and leaving £296 million.

08 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Number of pharmacies in England falls to lowest level since 2016

There were 11,414 pharmacies in 2022-23, 108 fewer than in 2021-22 and the fewest since 2015-16 when there were 11,949.

12 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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