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It calls for more scope for collaboration between pharmacy, primary care networks and ICSs.

Current arrangement is the best option for the UK, NPA argues.

Community pharmacy is an economic driver as well as an essential clinical resource, says Mark Drakeford

CMA should “look into” hub and spoke dispensing to ensure fairness, says NPA.

Community pharmacies need to speak 'as one' to gain greater influence within primary care, a senior NHS England official has said. 

Independent pharmacies stand to reap financial benefits by participating in the Covid-19 vaccination programme, a London pharmacist has said. 

Around a fifth of community pharmacies have dealt with over 13,000 DMS referrals in the first three months of the service, NHSE reveals.

Pharmacy bodies have reacted largely positively to the improved terms offered for the reimbursement of Covid costs for pharmacies in England 

Sector leaders have called on the new health secretary to ensure community pharmacists’ skills are used to reduce pressure on the NHS and manage the backlog of care.

The NPA has joined forces with charities to create awareness of mental health services provided by pharmacies.

Over 90 per cent of community pharmacists would be eager to take part in an annual Covid-19 booster vaccination programme similar to the flu jab service given the right funding and support, a new survey shows.

Just over 89,000 people have signed an NPA petition calling on the Government to reimburse pharmacies’ Covid-related expenses.

NPA chairman Andrew Lane says conversations he has had with ministers have led him to realise how little they still know about community pharmacy.

NPA members are concerned about Pharmacy2U's “potentially misleading advertising" on the ES directory. 

Medicspot partnership will help member pharmacies comply with new guidance on supplying test kits, says NPA

A distinct trend towards reduced reporting of patient safety incidents by pharmacies has continued throughout the Covid-19 pandemic says the NPA.

Numark and Phoenix UK have urged Boris Johnson to back up his words of encouragement for pharmacy.

NPA chairman Andrew Lane said members are considering striking over Treasury's reluctance to write off £370 million in advanced funding.

Rishi Sunak was told by NPA Board member Raj Patel that pharmacy funding must improve.

Sixty-five community pharmacy-led vaccination sites have this week become part of the coronavirus vaccination programme in England.