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Major UK supermarket Morrisons is set to sell dozens of its community pharmacies in order to cut costs. Morrisons has launched a sale process after concluding that many of its in-store pharmacies are not financially viable. This news highlights the real economic peril facing pharmacy businesses and the urgent need for a sustainable funding model. [...]

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Community Pharmacy England has launched its fifth annual Pharmacy Pressures Survey, and we are keen to hear from all pharmacy owners and staff. The survey is crucial for monitoring the health of the sector. Its findings provide clear evidence of the realities facing community pharmacy. We know that being asked for feedback every year can [...]

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In response to the government announcement that all pubs and live music venues will benefit from a 15% business rates relief, with bills also being frozen in real terms for a further two years, we have released the following statement to the press: Our CEO Janet Morrison said: “Unlike GP practices and dental surgeries, the [...]

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Trade press Recent reports highlight that nine in ten pharmacies have experienced verbal or physical intimidation from patients who were not eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, according to data from the National Pharmacy Association. Community Pharmacy England’s current sector Opinion Poll includes important questions about patient abuse towards pharmacy staff. Patient aggression, abuse and intimidation are [...]

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Alongside critical work making the financial case for the sector, Community Pharmacy England will be working with Pharmacist Support in 2026 to help support the wellbeing of pharmacists and their teams. The continuing fragility of pharmacy finances, alongside high workloads, stress, ongoing uncertainty and rising reports of patient abuse across England, take a real toll [...]

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